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While Mental Health Month is coming to an end, the need to raise funds for Beyond Blue’s Support Services is ongoing. That’s why Beyond Blue is making a final call to encourage people to host a Big Blue Table event – or donate to someone else’s. Big Blue Table fundraising events have been taking … Continued
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On the inaugural International Day of Care and Support, Monash University is issuing a joint statement with other universities and senior members of government agencies and international organisations, including the UN, to highlight barriers in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of peacebuilding practitioners with caring responsibilities. Initial research undertaken by Monash University and the … Continued
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Australian Red Cross has opened Register.Find.Reunite. and is urging people affected by the Lowmead and Colosseum Fires to get in touch with their families and friends. Australian Red Cross, Emergency Services State Manager, Collin Sivalingum said being separated from family and friends is one of the most stressful things a person can experience during … Continued
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#BringThemHome Pram Installation Zionism Victoria, Habayit and United With Israel are outraged by the silence of the global community with regard to the over two hundred people who were taken hostage by Hamas. Among those are thirty children who were also abducted. There will be an installation of support of the Global #BringThemHome Campaign, this … Continued
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27 October 2023 EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR RELEASE UNTIL 27 OCTOBER 2023 The Salvation Army urges struggling Australians to reach out for help 73% of vulnerable Australians are experiencing mental health challenges from financial distress The Salvation Army is encouraging Australians this Anti-Poverty Week (October 15 to 27), to reach out for … Continued
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The situation in the West Bank is rapidly spiralling out of control, ActionAid is warning today, with Palestinian civilians subject to increasing attacks from both the Israeli forces and armed settlers. According to OCHA, 104 Palestinians have been killed since 7 October in the West Bank, including at least 28 children – the highest ever monthly total since the UN began keeping records in 2005. The Israeli forces have been conducting military … Continued
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Just 2 per cent of usual food delivered to Gaza since siege imposed Starvation is being used as a weapon of war against Gaza civilians, Oxfam said today as it renewed its call for food, water, fuel and other essentials to be allowed to enter. The international agency analysed UN data and found that just … Continued
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Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the season of giving than by showing your love for one of Australia’s most iconic animals – the Koala? The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Koala Christmas Catalogue, featuring an array of perfect gifts for all … Continued
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Media release | Tuesday 25 October 2023 The government must tackle rising inflation directly and the RBA should not raise interest rates, said ACOSS following today’s release of the latest inflation figures. “Rising inflation is a pressing concern but there are better ways to deal with it than blunt interest rate rises which destroy jobs,” … Continued
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Leading Australian agencies responding to the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, including ActionAid, Act for Peace, Anglican Overseas Aid, Islamic Relief, Oxfam, and Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to boldly speak out in favour of an immediate ceasefire and an end to the bombing of civilian and medical infrastructure to … Continued
