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MEDIA RELEASE Children dying as unaccompanied homeless children fall through support gaps New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has for the first time revealed the scale of children experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian, and highlighted serious gaps in support services. The shocking statistics released today show 13,300 unaccompanied children … Continued
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A new report by Oxfam Australia, with support from the Human Rights Law Centre, presents evidence of widespread and systemic labour rights violations, including widespread exploitation and child labour, across Bangladesh’s garment supply chain. Drawing on more than one dozen focus group discussions and key informant interviews and surveying over 400 workers, the report Unravelling … Continued
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As famine grips Gaza, putting over a million children at risk, Plan International is demanding a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access. Famine has taken hold in Gaza Governorate and will expand to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis without urgent action, according to a new report from the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) published today, Friday … Continued
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20 August 2025 THE SALVATION ARMY COMMEMORATES 140 YEARS OF SERVICE FOR THE PEOPLE OF MARYBOROUGH QLD The Salvation Army invites the people of Maryborough to join in commemorating 140 years of unwavering service, faith, and dedication. There is a stirring legacy of The Salvation Army in Maryborough — a story of resilience, compassion, and … Continued
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The City of Sydney has picked three charities to support at its New Year, Christmas and Lunar Festival events. As charity partners, Beyond Blue, Variety – The Children’s Charity NSW/ACT and The Kids’ Cancer Project will be given a platform at high profile events to fundraise and promote their work. “These valuable organisations … Continued
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The Leukaemia Foundation has stood beside Australians facing blood cancer for 50 years, providing wraparound support and advocacy, and investing in life-saving blood cancer research. Our inspiring ambassadors are leading voices on blood cancer in Australia. With prominent profiles in health and wellbeing, media, entertainment, politics and sport, these well-known Australians generously share their lived experiences of … Continued
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Plan International trucks have now delivered food to approximately 9000 people inside Gaza, with more trucks on the border waiting to deliver lifesaving supplies that must now be allowed to flow into the region. The news comes following the call from 100+ NGOs last week for Israel to clear the way for the growing backlog … Continued
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Available for Interview Chris TantiChief Executive Officer, VICChris is passionate about improving health outcomes by making sure people get the care they need, regardless of their circumstances or background. A highly experienced leader, Chris was previously the CEO of Australia’s National Disability Services and Headspace, and has led the Leukaemia Foundation since 2021. Bill StavreskiHead … Continued
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Diabetes Australia has today launched a transformative new research strategy, marking a new era in the organisation’s role in Australian diabetes research. The Diabetes Australia Research Strategy 2025-2030 establishes a new collaborative approach to research funding that increases the direct involvement of, and prioritisation of funding allocations based on feedback and co-design, of people living … Continued
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Grace Tame, Patrick Abboud, Nasser Mashni, Senator David Shoebridge and comedian Celia Pacquola have this week joined hundreds in Oxfam Australia’s campaign, ‘Not in My Name’, showing support for Palestinians in Gaza and calling on the Australian government to take decisive action now to stop violence and breaches of international law. Gaza’s humanitarian situation is … Continued
