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Employment services are failing on all fronts and need comprehensive reform, ACOSS said today following the release of a further damning report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman on the Targeted Compliance Framework. The report found that private employment service providers are making large-scale errors in recommending people be eligible for harsh financial penalties, with over … Continued
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Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) is pleased to announce support for 17 existing collaborations across the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia, bringing together 58 organisations to improve outcomes for families experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV). These collaborations, awarded grants through PRF’s Strengthening Family-Centred Collaborations grant round, are focused on working with First Nations families, … Continued
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Saturday 13th December 2025 MEDIA ALERT Melbourne North Police to host toy drive for Ronald McDonald House Parkville families this Saturday This Saturday 13 December 2025, Families staying at Ronald McDonald House Parkville will be treated to a festive day of surprises this Saturday, thanks to the annual Melbourne North Police Christmas Toy Drive. This is … Continued
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Key Facts: Media Call Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025 Time: 10am Location: Performance deck, Level 2, Queensland Children’s Hospital What: Photo and interview opportunities with RMHC SEQ, CEO Emma Thompson, RMHC SEQ CEO Emma Thompson cutting ribbon RMHC SEQ volunteers walking the cart through the hospital Reed family available for interview. Lachlan (4 years) was born with chronic kidney disease and has been on dialysis … Continued
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Key Facts: Cancer Council ACT's Relay For Life returns for its 27th year in 2026, aiming to raise $400,000 for local cancer initiatives The 24-hour community fundraising event supports cancer research, support services and prevention programmes in the ACT Nearly 1,000 participants took part in the 2025 event, each with personal motivations for participating All … Continued
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Global action to transform lives all around the world The International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul presented its 2024 Annual Report in Brazil: 30 million people served and 18,000 projects throughout the world The 2024 Report declares a total of 18,000 social projects and a global investment of €1.65 … Continued
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Queensland Country Bank’s Maroochydore branch have dived straight into community spirit, proudly partnering with the iconic Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club to support its much-loved Nippers program. The Branch has supplied six new surfboards and a marquee to help young lifesavers build water skills, confidence, and ocean safety knowledge. Helen Butler, … Continued
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***PHOTOS of ANZ highlights available HERE The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) has marked International Volunteers Day today by looking back on its significant events across the globe during 2025, giving thanks to all those who make its work possible. RRT Global General Manager Anthony Arkcoll said RRT volunteers across the globe have collectively … Continued
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A Greener ChristmasSustainable gifts that won’t end up in landfill This Christmas, WaterAid Australia is encouraging you to rethink traditional gift-giving and choose a present that has no waste, minimal carbon impact and life-changing benefits for communities around the world, Gifts for Life. Annually, Australia produces around 76 million tonnes of waste. During the festive season, … Continued
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INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY – TOMORROW, FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 The bank that gives back: Queensland Country Staff clock 1,500 hours of community volunteering This Friday, Queensland Country Bank is celebrating International Volunteer Day by shining a light on the people who make communities stronger: its own staff. From Townsville to Stanthorpe, Cairns to … Continued
