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Social homes missing in Victorian budget

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Social homes missing in Victorian budget Community Housing Industry Association Victoria (CHIA Vic) has warned of an ongoing housing crisis after the budget, released on Tuesday, contained no new spending commitments from the state on social housing.  The budget contained $249 million in new spending on housing – fully funded by the Commonwealth Government.  “Victoria … Continued

Critical homelessness programs funded but more needed for social housing

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Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) welcomes the Victorian Government’s decision to answer its urgent calls for vital services to continue.    The decision not to end frontline services provides a lifeline for many vulnerable Victorians but CHP warns the state budget falls short of the ambition needed to tackle Victoria’s escalating housing crisis.   The … Continued

Paul Ramsay Foundation welcomes Chris Last as Chief Financial Officer

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Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) is pleased to welcome Chris Last as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Chris brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in finance to the role, spanning the for-purpose sector and listed corporate environments both in Australia and internationally. Chris has a distinguished career with a specialisation in finance and … Continued

The Public Education Foundation welcomes Dr Manisha Amin as CEO

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Public Education Foundation welcomes new CEO, Dr Manisha Amin The Public Education Foundation (PEF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Manisha Amin as its new Chief Executive Officer. Manisha joins PEF at a time of strong momentum, as the organisation stands ready to embrace new opportunities for expansion and progress. Her leadership will … Continued

Aid let into Gaza “a trickle amongst a sea of need”: Oxfam

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Reacting to the announcement that Israel will allow a limited amount of aid into Gaza, Wassem Mushtaha, Oxfam’s Gaza Response Lead, said:  “While some aid was allowed into Gaza today, it will only be a trickle amongst a sea of need. For over 70 days Israel has been starving the people of Gaza, depriving them … Continued

Today is Starlight Day! Help Starlight make hospital a happy place for sick kids

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Australia’s broadest-reaching children’s charity, Starlight Children’s Foundation (Starlight), hopes to raise $1.3 million by the end of June to help make hospital a happy place for seriously ill children and their families. The fundraising appeal launches on Starlight Day (Tuesday, 20 May) and money raised will help keep Starlight’s essential hospital programs running nationally.     … Continued

We couldn’t do it without our volunteers: Lifeline Chief

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Volunteer Crisis Supporters play a critical role in preventing escalation of suicidal thoughts and behaviours, help reduce stigma and foster resilience within communities. Lifeline has 10,000 volunteers across their crisis support services, retail, book fairs and other community programs. This National Volunteer Week (19-25 May) Lifeline Australia is proudly acknowledging and highlighting the vital role of … Continued