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St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has expressed disappointment and concern over the negative outcome of Saturday’s referendum on enshrining an advisory First Nations voice in the Australian Constitution, saying it risks fuelling the divisiveness seen during the campaign. ‘More importantly though, the decision not to enable First Peoples to have a greater say … Continued
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Responding to the Israeli government’s order for northern Gaza to evacuate, Amitabh Behar, Oxfam International interim Executive Director said: “The world can see that this evacuation order is both utterly inhumane and impossible; the Israeli government must rescind it immediately. We implore the international community to use its utmost influence to intervene – there are … Continued
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Letter from the Chief Executive Officers of Oxfam and 11 humanitarian agencies We are alarmed by Israel’s call for over a million Palestinians to leave northern Gaza in less than 24 hours. Israel must rescind this order immediately. Demands for the population in its entirety to relocate in such an immediate manner put at risk … Continued
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During Anti-Poverty Week (15 – 27 October2023) with this year’s call to end child poverty, St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria (SVDPV) reaffirms its commitment to social justice by spotlighting education as a fundamental human right and a powerful way to transform lives. Recognising that education is a key driver for breaking the cycle … Continued
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The Christmas spirit has come early to the cozy town of Warialda, in rural NSW, and it’s not just about festive decorations and holiday cheer; it’s about making a lasting impact on the world around us, particularly when it comes to Koala conservation. At the forefront of this thriving community’s conservation efforts stands the “Save … Continued
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This Mental Health Week, the National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) welcomes the launch of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy 2022-2032 by the Australian Government. The Alliance is pleased to see that the issues of mental health workforce shortages in rural and remote locations and options to address the specific needs of communities … Continued
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Oxfam is warning that a total siege on Gaza will lead to a humanitarian catastrophe. Yesterday’s announcement from the Israeli government, in response to the appalling attacks by Hamas, will stop all food, water, electricity and fuel from reaching an already vulnerable population. The siege adds to the ongoing blockade of Gaza, which has endured … Continued
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Special Olympics Australia will be celebrating its athletes and fundraising for the 2027 World Games at its annual Gala Dinner, returning this month following a three-year hiatus during COVID. In June, a team of 64 Australian athletes with an intellectual disability or autism represented their country at the Berlin World Games, bringing home a total … Continued
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New data from Mental Health Australia and the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling at the University of Canberra released today, World Mental Health Day, shows alarming disparities in the distribution of mental health services across Australia, with severe inadequacies in rural, regional and remote areas. The National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) … Continued
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Communities urged to help reduce consumer waste and support people struggling with cost of living WHAT: Good360 is urging communities to help redirect millions of unsold consumer products such as clothes, toys and furniture away from landfill to Australians in need. Every week Good360 receives five skip bins worth of products that would otherwise have … Continued
