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Vic government leasing more social housing helps most vulnerable

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Victoria’s peak homelessness body has endorsed the State Government leasing more properties to provide additional social housing in the areas of greatest need.   Homes Victoria, which oversees public housing, has been leasing properties directly from builders, according to a report in the Herald-Sun.   Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) has welcomed the move, which … Continued

Forget hot cross buns, Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings are the seasonal treats Australians are craving

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It’s that time of the year again! Australia’s favourite Christmas cake is back, just in time for the lead-up to Christmas.   Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings are sold by locals for locals. They’re staples of Australian Christmas time with their excellent taste, thanks to their quality, natural ingredients list, containing over 50% fruit.   … Continued

Hunger and poverty resurgent as world population continues to climb

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  Media release for World Food Day 16/10 and International Poverty Eradication Day 17/10   Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) says the first two Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of ‘No Poverty’ and ‘Zero Hunger’ – both by 2030 – cannot be achieved while world population continues an inexorable climb. SPA national president Peter Strachan says 692 … Continued

Box Rallies reaches $50 million fundraising milestone for Cancer Council partnership, fuelling groundbreaking cancer research across Australia

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The Box Rallies community (Shitbox Rally, Mystery Box Rally and Lunchbox Rally) proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement: raising over $50 million for cancer research, with 100% of funds going to Cancer Council. Box Rallies ongoing partnership with Cancer Council, one of the largest non-government funders of cancer research in Australia, plays a crucial role in making a … Continued

On October 29th and 30th, ICMEC Australia will shine a light on the critical battle against child sexual exploitation.

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ICMEC Australia will spotlight the critical fight against child sexual exploitation at the SaferAI for Children Summit and the ICMEC Australia Symposium, both taking place in Sydney in late October. The Safer AI for Children Summit on October 29 will explore the role of AI in victim identification and preventive strategies against child sexual exploitation … Continued

Survey reveals confronting impact of cost-of-living crisis on kids

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For immediate release   The confronting impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children has been laid bare in a new survey commissioned by national child protection charity, Act for Kids. Children living in overcrowded homes and parents skipping their medication to pay for groceries are just some of the real-life cases Act for Kids staff … Continued

Survey reveals confronting impact of cost-of-living crisis on kids

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For immediate release   The confronting impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children has been laid bare in a new survey commissioned by national child protection charity, Act for Kids. Children living in overcrowded homes and parents skipping their medication to pay for groceries are just some of the real-life cases Act for Kids staff … Continued

Survey reveals confronting impact of cost-of-living crisis on kids

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For immediate release   The confronting impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children has been laid bare in a new survey commissioned by national child protection charity, Act for Kids. Children living in overcrowded homes and parents skipping their medication to pay for groceries are just some of the real-life cases Act for Kids staff … Continued