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VOICES FOR GAZA: Names of 17,000 Palestinian children killed by Israel honoured by prominent Australians in 24-hour vigil on Parliament Lawns

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WHAT: Voices for Gaza: 24 Hour Vigil  WHEN: Tuesday 22nd of July 3pm – Wednesday 23rd of July 3pm WHERE: Parliament House Lawns, Parliament Dr, Capital Hill ACT 2600  WHO: Prominent Australians including Members of Parliament, doctors, academics, journalists, artists, influencers and community members HOSTED BY: Action Aid Australia, Amnesty International Australia, Caritas, ChildFund Australia, … Continued

Jemena Community Grants Program Opens to Support Local Projects

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Jemena is proud to announce its 2025 Community Grants Program, offering grants of up to $10,000 to support community-led initiatives that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and resilience across its operating areas in New South Wales and Victoria, is now open. Applications open on Friday, 18 July 2025 and close at 5pm on Sunday, 3 August 2025 (AEST). Now … Continued

Children’s Books from Yirrkala Reflect Yol?u Life, Language and Country.

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Yirrkala School is a remote school in East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory and has a long-standing program of bilingual, ‘both ways’ education. Three beautiful picture books have been created in Community that reflect Yolŋu life, Language and Country. Published by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), these books were facilitated in a workshop with … Continued

A new chapter has begun – Indigenous Literacy Foundation unveils new rebrand celebrating First Nations storytelling, artists and Country

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The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is proud to reveal its new logo and refreshed brand identity that reflects their Community-led values, celebrates First Nations storytelling and honours the diverse cultures and Communities they work with. Founded 21 years ago, the ILF has evolved into a national Community-driven organisation working with over 500 remote Aboriginal and … Continued

National roundtable at Parliament House to address rise in AI-facilitated child sexual exploitation

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Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025             Location: Dorothy Tangey Alcove, Parliament House, Canberra Media briefing and interview opportunities: 9:30–10:00 a.m.   On Thursday, 17 July, senior leaders from across Australia’s government, law enforcement, technology, and child protection sectors will gather at Parliament House for a national roundtable on the growing threat of AI-facilitated child sexual exploitation. … Continued

UNAIDS warning must spur global recommitment to HIV funding

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UNAIDS warning must spur global recommitment to HIV funding  The national federation for Australia’s leading HIV and LGBTIQA+ organisations has warned that global progress towards ending HIV transmission is at risk of being undone, following new UN estimates showing millions of deaths and new infections could occur by 2029 if critical funding is not restored. … Continued

Bombing of the Rainbow Warrior a reminder of the power of persistence and resistance, hope and action, to change the world

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Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday 10 July 2025 — 40 years ago today, Greenpeace’s flagship Rainbow Warrior was bombed and sunk in Auckland Harbour by French secret service agents in an operation that murdered photographer Fernando Pereira. The commemoration coincides with Greenpeace resisting a new wave of attacks from the billionaires and corporate polluters who plunder … Continued

Melissa Doyle AM Announced as Official STEPS Pathways College Ambassador

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STEPS Pathways College is proud to officially announce celebrated journalist, television personality, and advocate Melissa Doyle AM as its Ambassador. Melissa will play a vital role in raising national awareness for STEPS Pathways College, the first and only educational program of its kind in Australia which is transforming the lives of young adults with a … Continued