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1 in every 10 babies is born premature. That’s more than 26,000 each year in Australia alone and around 15 million worldwide. Life’s Little Treasures Foundation – Australia’s foremost charity dedicated to supporting the families of babies born sick or before 37 weeks gestation – is taking part in World Prematurity Day, a global … Continued
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Media release | Tuesday 7 November 2023 Today’s interest rate rise sacrifices jobs and incomes to curb inflation and the effects will be felt most acutely by people on the lowest incomes, ACOSS says. ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie says: “The RBA’s decision to lift the cash rate to 4.35 per cent will hurt people with … Continued
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Oxfam is gravely concerned for the lives of around 500,000 Palestinians, alongside any of the more than 200 Israeli and other national hostages, currently trapped in a “siege within a siege” in northern Gaza. Israeli forces have imposed a near-complete stranglehold on Gaza City and the northern region, effectively cutting the enclave in half from … Continued
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The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is thrilled to announce the Koala of the Month award, which celebrates and spotlights remarkable Koalas who embody the Aussie spirit. The AKF is excited to spotlight Jimmie Jams the Koala for the inaugural award. At only five years old, Jimmie Jams has a personality as cheeky as his furry … Continued
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This Saturday, on Remembrance Day, Canungra resident Maranda Milham and her 12-year-old son James will set off on a gruelling 20km hike through the Canungra Army Barracks in honour of her late husband Stephen Milham. Stephen was on active duty at Canungra as a RAAF Squadron Leader before tragically passing on November 8th of last year, … Continued
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The Leukaemia Foundation welcomes the release of the Australian Cancer Plan today, which marks a significant milestone in the fight against cancer in Australia. As a fierce advocate for Australians living with blood cancer, a provider of support services for close to 50 years, and Australia’s most trusted cancer charity[i], the Leukaemia Foundation strongly … Continued
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THURSDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2023 COLES GROWING MO-MENTUM FOR MEN’S HEALTH Mo-mentum for Movember is building at Coles this month with a new range of products available in store and online, to help support the leading men’s health charity. The popular Coles Movember donut will be making a return to bakery shelves with 10c … Continued
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Victorians who have experienced family violence are on average waiting two years for public housing. The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) 2022/23 annual report has revealed the wait time for people who have experienced family violence is now an average of 23.6 months, up from 17.1 months in 2021/22. Waiting times … Continued
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Following close to 50 years of supporting Australians impacted by blood cancer, today the Leukaemia Foundation will officially launch the next generation in its service, an innovative and evidence-based online blood cancer support service. Designed to support the rising number of Australians impacted by blood cancer1 and increased survivorship2, the new always-there digital service offers … Continued
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The Sunshine Coast’s largest community Christmas event for families living with autism and disabilities will take place at the Kawana Sports Precinct. Hosted by STEPS Pathways Charity, the event will feature fun rides, water slides, a petting zoo and a rock-climbing wall, including food stalls and a special visit from Santa. STEPS Group Managing Director … Continued
