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Media Release July 20, 2023 Cooking up a Storm puts inclusion on the menu! Second book of Vision Australia’s ground-breaking Big Visions series brings the story of blind professional chef Craig Shanahan to life. For Craig Shanahan there was only ever one career path in mind – that of a professional chef. Now 31, … Continued
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Lifeline Northern Melbourne has today (Thursday 20th July) opened a new store next to DFO Uni Hill. Local people will be able to buy new and pre-loved homewares, fashion, manchester, electrical items, books, music and small items of furniture while helping to fund Lifeline’s local suicide prevention services. Shop manager Rebecca Rowbotham and her team … Continued
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Council to Homeless Persons has welcomed the Victorian Government’s commitment to spending $1 billion on regional social housing. Premier Daniel Andrews today confirmed at least 1300 social and affordable housing properties would be built in regional communities across the state. With the 2026 Commonwealth Games cancelled, the housing will be delivered in areas … Continued
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The former New South Wales Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport has been announced as the new Chair of Faith Housing Alliance, the peak body representing community housing providers, organisations and individuals united by a faith mission. “Housing and planning reform have been key themes across my 16 years in politics, and as Chair, … Continued
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Tuesday, July 18 People relying on social security deserve more than $2.85 extra a day, ACOSS will tell a Senate inquiry examining the slated increases to JobSeeker and other Commonwealth payments. Acting ACOSS CEO Edwina MacDonald will on Tuesday (July 18) front the Community Affairs Legislation Committee inquiry looking at the Strengthening the Safety Net … Continued
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MEDIA CALL: 10 am, Tuesday 18 July 2023Marrickville, Corner Illawarra Road and Blamire LaneAffordable housing development – site entry via Blamire Lane The former New South Wales Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport has been announced as the new Chair of Faith Housing Alliance, the peak body representing community housing providers, organisations and individuals … Continued
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Victoria has failed to increase its proportion of social housing despite a worsening crisis which is pushing more people into homelessness. An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report released on Friday reveals social housing makes up just 2.9 per cent of the state’s residential properties. The report confirms Victoria has the lowest … Continued
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In reaction to FAO’s new “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023” report, stating that up to 783 million people faced hunger in 2022, and that 600 million persons will be chronically undernourished in 2030, Hanna Saarinen, Oxfam International Food Policy Lead said: “It is unforgivable for governments to watch billions … Continued
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Throughout the month of July, the KIDS Foundation is raising much needed funds for their education programs. Now in their 30th year, the KIDS Foundation wants you to “Put your hand Up” and buy a pair of gloves or simply donate via their website. The KIDS Foundation is dedicated to injury prevention and injury recovery … Continued
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Wednesday, 12 July 2023 MATT PRESTON LAUNCHES COLES SECONDBITE WINTER APPEAL Coles today launched its annual national winter appeal with Australia’s largest free food rescue organisation SecondBite, to help more than 1,100 community organisations across the country feed Aussies in need. From today until Tuesday, 25 July, Coles shoppers can … Continued
