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MyState Foundation, together with Story Dogs has launched the MyState Foundation Community Grants for 2025. Applications for the 2025 MyState Foundation Grants are now open to Tasmanian charitable organisations to help to build a brighter future for young Tasmanians. There are grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 up for grabs this year. In addition, Tassie Mums … Continued
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Myanmar earthquake appeal reaches new levels as Australian Government gives $500,000 to support humanitarian efforts Emergency Action Alliance welcomes the significant contribution as call for donations to assist continues Emergency Action Alliance welcomes news the Australian Federal Government will contribute $500,000 to the Alliance’s Myanmar Earthquake appeal. The funding was announced this morning by … Continued
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TIME TO GIVE A $#*! 2 MONTHS TO GO UNTIL Bowel Cancer Awareness Month June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – Bowel Cancer Australia’s signature event to raise awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer and funds for the nation’s leading community-funded charity. Australia has the highest rates of early-onset bowel cancer in the world … Continued
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Oxfam in Myanmar has activated its Emergency Response Team and is providing hygiene, dignity and family kits in the areas affected by the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March. More than 1600 people are reported to be killed and over 3400 people injured. These figures are expected to increase as more information becomes available … Continued
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Plan International has launched a major emergency fundraising appeal to support the delivery of life saving aid and support to thousands affected by this devastating earthquake. The powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March has had devastating impacts, with confirmation over 1700 dead, 3500 injured and countless people unaccounted for, with many … Continued
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A Netflix mini-series exploring themes of misogyny, online culture and radicalisation is an opportunity for all parents and carers to have a crucial conversation with their children. The crime drama “Adolescence” centres on 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who is arrested for the suspected murder of his classmate Katie. As the series delves into the … Continued
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A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at 12:50 pm, local time on 28 March, causing houses and other buildings to collapse in the country and neighbouring Thailand. Tremors have been felt as far as in India. Although a full picture of the earthquake’s impact is still emerging, extensive damage is being reported across the region, especially in … Continued
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Earthquake emergency appeal launched for Myanmar earthquake response Fifteen leading Australian aid organisations today launched a centralised appeal for victims of the earthquakes in Myanmar. A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Mandalay, Myanmar yesterday. The tremors were felt in neighbouring countries, Thailand, India, Laos, Bangladesh and China. Myanmar’s government has declared a state … Continued
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With the federal election campaign now underway, ACOSS is urging all parties and candidates to deliver real solutions to address the hardship people are facing, rising inequality and climate change, and to resist stoking fear and division. “Some voters have experienced a historic fall in their living standards, and many are feeling afraid – … Continued
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The Coalition’s budget in reply contained no plan for supporting those on the lowest incomes or addressing the housing affordability crisis. “Nothing in the Coalition’s plan would permanently lift the living standards of those with the least,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie AO. “The fuel excise is a short-term, poorly targeted measure. Raising the … Continued
