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Damaging compliance system must stop immediately after damning Ombudsman report: ACOSS

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The Government must immediately stop the Targeted Compliance Framework being used against people relying on income support, after the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s report today found alarming systematic failings in its administration. The Ombudsman’s report found that the Government had failed to implement the law correctly and that this had “profound if not catastrophic” impacts on people … Continued

Major summit of philanthropy and social change leaders explores courageous responses to the polycrisis

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Good morning,  Please find a media release below from Philanthropy Australia on the Philanthropy Leadership Summit today in Canberra.  Media contact – Rebecca 0411 790 304   Major summit of philanthropy and social change leaders explores courageous responses to the polycrisis We are living through what commentators are increasingly describing as the ‘polycrisis’ – a … Continued

The Salvos need help to house and support women and children who are experiencing homelessness – One in seven people experiencing homelessness are children under 14

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5 August 2025   The Salvos need help to house and support women and children who are experiencing homelessness One in seven people experiencing homelessness are children under 14   As one of the largest providers of homelessness services in Australia, this Homelessness Week (August 4-10) The Salvation Army is highlighting the catastrophic number of … Continued

The Salvos need help to house and support women and children who are experiencing homelessness – One in seven people experiencing homelessness are children under 14

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5 August 2025   EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR RELEASE UNTIL 12.01AM, 5 AUGUST 2025 The Salvos need help to house and support women and children who are experiencing homelessness One in seven people experiencing homelessness are children under 14   As one of the largest providers of homelessness services in Australia, this Homelessness Week (August … Continued

The Kokoda Challenge Makes Its Sydney Debut – Get Ready for Australia’s Toughest Endurance Event on September 20

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For the first time in its two-decade legacy, Australia’s toughest team endurance event is making its long-awaited Sydney debut, bringing with it the ultimate test of grit, endurance and mateship.  Since 2005, the Kokoda Challenge has inspired thousands of Australians from all walks of life to push beyond their limits in a true hiking adventure defined … Continued

Oxfam reaction to Australian Government’s announcement of humanitarian assistance for Gaza

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Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of an additional $20 million in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, but warns it falls far short of what is needed as the threat of mass starvation intensifies and spreads across Gaza.  Oxfam Australia Interim Chief Executive Dr Chrisanta Muli said:  “This announcement of additional funding in humanitarian assistance … Continued

Preventing Homelessness Together: WA communities unite to address crisis

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Homelessness Week has kicked off across Western Australia with dozens of community gatherings shining a spotlight on the people, stories and solutions shaping the state’s response to the crisis. From community barbecues and breakfasts to a platform where rough sleepers can ask case managers anything, there are opportunities right across the state putting Homelessness Week … Continued

Annual census of homeless children and young people sparks call to ‘get young Victorians out of emergency departments and back into classrooms’

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Melbourne City Mission (MCM) and Social Ventures Australia (SVA) have released their second annual Victorian Youth Homelessness Snapshot at Victorian Parliament. The 2025 results reveal that most young Victorians are losing their homes due to family violence (83%), and many before the age of 16 (31%). They are being cut off from school and employment … Continued