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12 July, 2023 Homelessness NSW welcomes the state government’s decision to expand access to emergency temporary accommodation for people in crisis by increasing the minimum number of days covered from two to seven. We also endorse the decision to scrap bank account caps for people experiencing family and domestic violence and increase the … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the release of the gas market code and is urging the government to take further steps to make energy affordable as an essential service for people on low and modest incomes. ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie said: “International gas corporations are making enormous profits from public resources while soaring energy bills are forcing … Continued
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Stuart Thompson-Coleman, Maudsland resident and Manager of the Emergency Department at the Gold Coast Private Hospital, is preparing to take on The Kokoda Challenge for the 8th time this Saturday. At age 47, Stuart has completed the gruelling 96km trek through the Gold Coast Hinterland nearly every year since 2013 and is aiming to complete … Continued
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Ronald McDonald House Hobart is excited to welcome musical icons Human Nature to meet with and entertain families who are staying at our Hobart House while their seriously ill child receives treatment. After visiting and meeting families, Human Nature will be performing for guests at the annual RMHC VIC & TAS Tasmanian Gala Ball, raising … Continued
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ACOSS welcomes the Robodebt Royal Commission’s report today and urges the government to implement the recommendations in full. ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie said: “The Robodebt scheme was a shocking and shameful episode in our nation’s history which caused severe distress to hundreds of thousands of people. “This damning report shines a light on the horrific … Continued
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ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will hold a press conference at 2pm in Sydney on the Robodebt Royal Commission Report Who: Dr Cassandra Goldie Where: Prince Alfred Park, Corner of Cleveland Street and Chalmers St, Sydney When: 2pm, Friday 7 July Contact details: Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171
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Hume Community Housing will deliver a new refuge in Port Stephens thanks to a significant NSW State Government investment in housing and critical support services for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. The $484.3million fund, pledged in October 2021 by the former Perrottet Government includes the delivery and operation of 39 new” … Continued
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722 mega-corporations raked in $1 trillion a year in windfall profits in 2021 and 2022. A windfall tax of 90 percent on last years’ windfall profits could generate $941 billion —money that now could be used to tackle poverty and climate change. While profits soared, one billion workers across 50 countries took a $746 billion … Continued
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St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria (SVDPV), renowned for transforming the lives of Victoria’s most vulnerable for almost 170 years, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald AM as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. With an exceptional track record and a profound dedication to making a difference, Dr Fitzgerald brings a … Continued
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The NSW Government today announced that indexation in the amount of 5.75 per cent will apply to community services grants in the Health and Communities and Justice portfolios from 1 July. The announcement is much welcomed and has been hard fought, coming on the back of significant advocacy from the peak social services body, NCOSS, … Continued
