Who: Council to Homeless Persons Chief Executive Officer Deborah Di Natale; Joal Presincula, who has experienced homelessness;
What: Thousands of origami homes being displayed at parliament to show the scale of Victoria’s homelessness crisis
When: Wednesday August 2, 1pm - 2pm
Where: Victorian Parliament House steps, Spring St, Melbourne
Georgie Moore
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Matt Coughlan
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Key Facts: Icon raised over $45,000 for StandbyU Foundation through monthly BBQs and a charity auction featuring a $10,000 suit sale The funds will support families escaping domestic violence through safe accommodation initiatives and practical support Icon actively contributes to StandbyU through skills, time and resources, including helping refurbish a duplex for vulnerable families The formal handover of funds will take place at a special event on the Gold Coast on 17 December 2025 The fundraising effort demonstrates community support at a time when demand for domestic violence services is at an all-time high Community spirit on the tools: Icon…
The Leukaemia Foundation has welcomed the announcement by theMalinauskas Labor Government that South Australia is establishing a dedicated CAR T-cell therapy service as a line of treatment for people living with blood cancer – marking a major advancement in cancer care in the State. The new service, expected to commence by mid-2026, will significantly improve access to this highly specialised, life-saving treatment and reduce the need for South Australians to travel interstate for care. Leukaemia Foundation Chief Executive Officer Chris Tanti said the announcement represented a huge win for blood cancer patients and their families. “This is a landmark step…
Media Release December 2025 Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs is calling on Perth residents to open their homes to Seeing Eye Dogs over the coming months. Boardingand Relief carers play a vital role in caring forworkingSeeing Eye Dogswhiletheir handlersare indisposed for reasons such as travelling orhospital stays. According to Seeing Eye Dogs Mobility Instructor Matt Wood,there areseveralvolunteer roles that they are hoping to fill. “Our volunteers are integral to what we do,” said Matt. “Not only do they get to welcome a loving, well-trained dog into their home, but they can feel good knowing they areactivelyhelping someone who is blind…
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