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Nike, a leading sponsor of women’s soccer teams at the World Cup, leaves Cambodian garment workers without US$1.4 million in legally owed severance pay

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While billions of people are cheering on their favourite teams during the Women’s World Cup, Nike – sponsor of thirteen of the teams – refuses to pay 1,284 Cambodian garment workers US$1.4 million in legally owed severance pay.   Global women’s rights organisation, ActionAid Australia, alongside the Manufacturing Division of the CFMEU and the garment … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: LIFELINE RECOMMITS TO SUICIDE PREVENTION IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS

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• Lifeline Northern NSW reopening their local Crisis Support Centre• Recommitting to suicide prevention support for the Northern Rivers community• Federal, State and Local Governments support Lifeline will reopen their Crisis Support Centre in Lismore on Tuesday with a renewed commitment to support the local community after the effects of last year’s Northern NSW floods. … Continued

DONOR FOOD A FEAST FOR FURRY FRIENDS

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August 11, 2023   Wendy Le Cussan is a woman on a mission.   The Port Macquarie retiree devotes her life to saving and rehoming dogs who arrive into the care of Midcoast Dog Rescue with the saddest of tales.   Ms Le Cussan, the volunteer organisation’s secretary and foster carer, and her fellow volunteers … Continued

Bangladesh’s Monsoon: At least five killed in Cox’s Bazar camps due to flooding and landslides – Oxfam responds

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At least five people were killed in the Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps, as the monsoon floods that hit Southern Bangladesh earlier this month caused severe landslides and left a trail of destruction. Oxfam is mounting a response to address the immediate needs of the most affected people. “Nearly 300,000 people across 60 union parishads (council … Continued

Support for Hobart Women’s Shelter amid Tasmanian housing crisis

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As Tasmania struggles with its ongoing housing crisis, funds raised at a recent Collective – Inspiring Women in Business event will support Hobart Women’s Shelter’s project to create permanent housing for women and children who have been affected by family violence and homelessness. For each event held by Collective, which is part of IntoWork Group, … Continued

ACOSS backs ACTU price gouging inquiry

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Media release | Wednesday, August 9 2023 ACOSS is backing an ACTU inquiry into price gouging, to be led by former ACCC Chair Allan Fels. The peak body says Professor Fels is well qualified to conduct the inquiry through public hearings to produce practical and effective measures to curb price gouging. “Inflation has eaten into … Continued

UPDATE NEW SPEAKER: End Homelessness Now! wayss Unites Community to Address Homelessness during Homelessness Week 2023

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End Homelessness Now!   wayss Unites Community to Address Homelessness during                     Homelessness Week 2023   Dandenong 8 August 2023 wayss, jointly with Greater Dandenong City Council, will today bring together community leaders, advocacy organisations, and service providers at a special community event to mark Homelessness Week 2023.   The event takes place from 11am to … Continued

UPDATE NEW SPEAKER: End Homelessness Now! wayss Unites Community to Address Homelessness during Homelessness Week 2023

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End Homelessness Now!   wayss Unites Community to Address Homelessness during                     Homelessness Week 2023   Dandenong 8 August 2023 wayss, jointly with Greater Dandenong City Council, will today bring together community leaders, advocacy organisations, and service providers at a special community event to mark Homelessness Week 2023.   The event takes place from 11am to … Continued

End Homelessness Now! wayss Unites Community to Address Homelessness during Homelessness Week 2023

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Embargoed until 12am, Tuesday 8 August 2023   End Homelessness Now!   wayss Unites Community to Address Homelessness during Homelessness Week 2023   Dandenong 8 August 2023 wayss, jointly with Greater Dandenong City Council, will today bring together community leaders, advocacy organisations, and service providers at a special community event to mark Homelessness Week 2023. … Continued