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Penrith, July 30 at 7:15pm – This International Anti-Human Trafficking Day, join us for a poignant evening of cinema and advocacy at the screening of “Get Free” at Glenbrook Cinema. This compelling event invites audiences to engage with the gripping narrative of individuals who have triumphed over human trafficking, shedding light on this critical global … Continued
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Responding to the Rio de Janeiro G20 Ministerial Declaration on International Tax Cooperation published today, Oxfam International’s Tax Policy Lead Susana Ruiz, said: “This is serious global progress —for the first time in history, the world’s largest economies have agreed to cooperate to tax the ultra-rich. Finally, the richest people are being told they can’t … Continued
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Quotes Attributable to ActionAid Australia Executive Director Michelle Higelin: “We are encouraged to see the Government promptly taking action following the announcement of the International Court of Justice’s historic opinion on the weekend,” said Ms Higelin. “The Court has made it clear that Israel must end its occupation of Palestine “as rapidly as possible”, and … Continued
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The richest 1 percent have amassed $42 trillion in new wealth over the past decade, nearly 34 times more than the entire bottom 50 percent of the world’s population, according to new analysis by Oxfam today ahead of the third meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Here … Continued
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The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is delighted to announce the appointment of three new board members: author, artist, businesswoman and a proud Merlam and Erublam neur/woman Jillian Bowie, Chief Executive Officer of Penguin Random House Australia and New Zealand Julie Burland and Merchandise Manager at Books Kinokuniya Helene Byfield commencing July 2024. ILF Co Chair … Continued
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Dementia Australia has awarded more than $385,000 in grants to support 27 communities across Australia to become more dementia-friendly. Each of the 27 community groups were awarded up to $15,000 to fund dementia-friendly initiatives tailored to the issues and opportunities in their area. Dementia Australia Executive Director Services, Advocacy & Research Dr Kaele Stokes said … Continued
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Philanthropy Australia has welcomed the release of the final report of the Productivity Commission’s ‘once in a generation’ philanthropy inquiry, Future Foundations for Giving, which was tabled in Parliament yesterday afternoon. The report makes it clear that the Australian Government needs to implement significant reforms to build stronger policy foundations for growing giving in Australia. … Continued
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The eagerly awaited 2024 STEPS Grand Winter Ball presented by Ken Mills Toyota is set to illuminate the Sunshine Coast on July 27, 2024. Hosted at the Sunshine Coast Events Centre, this prestigious black-tie gala promises an evening of glamour, entertainment, and community spirit. This year, STEPS is excited to announce that award winning journalist … Continued
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Friday, 19 July 2024 Australia’s economy would be up to $17 billion bigger with an accelerated rollout of thermal efficiency upgrades, electrification and rooftop solar to low-income housing, according to a new Deloitte Access Economics report. ACOSS and the State and Territory Councils of Social Service (the COSS Network) have used the Deloitte report to call … Continued
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A new Oxfam report reveals how Israel has been systematically weaponizing water against Palestinians in Gaza, showing disregard for human life and international law. The report, Water War Crimes, finds that Israel’s cutting of external water supply, systematic destruction of water facilities and deliberate aid obstruction have reduced the amount of water available in Gaza … Continued
