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Six months on from devastating earthquake Syrian women face unprecedented challenges to give birth safely

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IDLIB, Syria – As Syria marks six months on from an earthquake that claimed the lives of over 8,000 people, 2.3 million women and girls have been left without access to medical care, particularly sexual and reproductive healthcare. With hospitals and clinics destroyed by the quake and attacks on healthcare facilities common, pregnancy, childbirth, and … Continued

Strengthening the Safety Net Bill a step in the right direction

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  ACOSS commends the passage of the Strengthening the Safety Net Bill, and thanks all those across politics, community, business, union and academia who have worked so hard to deliver small improvements to the social security system after years of decline and neglect.     However, further increases to Jobseeker and related working age payments are … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** Vic parliament steps: Homelessness crisis on show with thousands of origami houses

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Who: Council to Homeless Persons Chief Executive Officer Deborah Di Natale; Joal Presincula, who has experienced homelessness; What: Thousands of origami homes being displayed at parliament to show the scale of Victoria’s homelessness crisis When: Wednesday August 2, 1pm – 2pm Where: Victorian Parliament House steps, Spring St, Melbourne Contact details: Georgie Moore [email protected] 0477 … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** Homelessness crisis on show with origami homes on Vic parliament steps

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Who: Council to Homeless Persons Chief Executive Officer Deborah Di Natale; Joal Presincula, who has experienced homelessness What: Thousands of origami homes being displayed at parliament to show the scale of Victoria’s homelessness crisis When: Wednesday August 2, 1pm – 2pm Where: Victorian Parliament House steps, Spring St, Melbourne Contact details: Georgie Moore [email protected] 0477 … Continued

The 2023 STEPS Grand Winter Ball: Community Generosity Raises $377,727 for Young Adults with Disabilities and Autism

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The stage was set and hearts were full of excitement as the community came together for the 2023 STEPS Grand Winter Ball, a beacon of hope and change for young adults with disabilities and autism. Presented by Prima Commercial Fitouts, this glamorous black and white-themed event proved to be an enchanting evening of compassion, determination, … Continued

The 2023 STEPS Grand Winter Ball: Community Generosity Raises $377,727 for Young Adults with Disabilities and Autism

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The stage was set and hearts were full of excitement as the community came together for the 2023 STEPS Grand Winter Ball, a beacon of hope and change for young adults with disabilities and autism. Presented by Prima Commercial Fitouts, this glamorous black and white-themed event proved to be an enchanting evening of compassion, determination, … Continued

The 2023 STEPS Grand Winter Ball: Community Generosity Raises $377,727 for Young Adults with Disabilities and Autism

By API User

The stage was set and hearts were full of excitement as the community came together for the 2023 STEPS Grand Winter Ball, a beacon of hope and change for young adults with disabilities and autism. Presented by Prima Commercial Fitouts, this glamorous black and white-themed event proved to be an enchanting evening of compassion, determination, … Continued