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Ageism Awareness Day is today Saturday the 7th October and it’s a great excuse to remind all Australians of the harmful and damaging effects of stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment directed towards older Australians.The recognition of this day was pioneered by EveryAGE Counts which is Australia’s national campaign against ageism. Ageism Awareness Day has now … Continued
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In response to the announcement that Australia will rejoin the global Green Climate Fund, Oxfam Australia Climate Justice Strategic Lead Melissa Bungcaras said: “Oxfam welcomes the announcement yesterday that Australia will rejoin the Green Climate Fund – the major global climate finance fund supporting developing countries to respond to the impacts of the climate crisis. … Continued
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Friday October 6 marks World Cerebral Palsy Day, the annual day of celebration, action and advocacy for cerebral palsy (CP), a condition affecting 34,000 Australians and more than 17 million people globally. A physical disability that affects movement and posture, CP is the most common physical disability in childhood. It is caused by an injury … Continued
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Media release | Thursday October 5 2023 ACOSS is urging the federal government to deliver a cost of living package to help people on low incomes to afford their energy bills as Australia heads into a forecast horror summer. It comes as the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) latest State of the energy market report shows … Continued
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Melbourne, Australia — 5 October, 2023 — DS3-Global, an innovative Australian company changing the delivering of humanitarian aid, proudly announces the appointment of Mr Huy Truong as the Chairperson of the Board. Mr Truong’s entrepreneurial journey and contribution to social impact make him a perfect fit to lead DS3-Global as it seeks to tackle a … Continued
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The Leukaemia Foundation celebrates 10 years of Adelaide’s blood cancer centre Blood cancer centre’s supported hundreds of families by providing accommodation for people living with blood cancer Purpose built facility to be renamed as Leukaemia Foundation Bridgestone Blood Cancer Centre Provision of services made possible by long-term partnership and support of Bridgestone and Bridgestone’s network … Continued
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One major Australian industry super fund – which boasts one million members and which promotes itself as a responsible investor – holds more than $351 million in gambling-relating equities, according to new analysis by the Alliance for Gambling Reform. The analysis shows that Hesta’s ready-made super portfolio holdings as at 30 June 2023 included shares … Continued
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Breast Cancer Trials (formerly the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia), is reminding Australians that now is the time to help save lives by supporting the 2024 Australian Women’s Health Diary. All proceeds support breast cancer trials research that is identifying new treatments and prevention strategies – research that could one day save your life … Continued
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For centuries, Australians have been waging war on our environment and there’s no arguing the Koalas are on the losing side. With the relentless onslaught on their natural habitat and countless more challenges that threaten their population, the significance of Save the Koala Day (29 September) has never been more important. Renowned artist Reg … Continued
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For centuries, Australians have been waging war on the environment, and there’s no arguing Koalas are on the losing side This Save the Koala Day (29 September), The Australian Koala Foundation has acquired a piece from the latest exhibit by renowned artist Reg Mombassa, titled “Creatures: Losing the War on Nature”, to serve as a flagship … Continued
