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It’s the number one cancer in Australian children[i], ripping away the childhoods of those affected, and what’s more, it’s on the rise. Its name is blood cancer. Blood cancer, specifically leukaemia and lymphoma, is responsible for approximately one in every two cancers diagnosed in Australians under the age of 19[ii]. More infants, … Continued
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It’s the number one cancer in Australian children[i], ripping away the childhoods of those affected, and what’s more, it’s on the rise. Its name is blood cancer. Blood cancer, specifically leukaemia and lymphoma, is responsible for approximately one in every two cancers diagnosed in Australians under the age of 19[ii]. More infants, … Continued
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It’s the number one cancer in Australian children[i], ripping away the childhoods of those affected, and what’s more, it’s on the rise. Its name is blood cancer. Blood cancer, specifically leukaemia and lymphoma, is responsible for approximately one in every two cancers diagnosed in Australians under the age of 19[ii]. More infants, … Continued
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Community Options ACT has made the difficult decision to withdraw from providing services under the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Commonwealth funded Aged Care Services by June 30, 2025. The decision follows significant changes to Commonwealth aged care programs and the evolving NDIS framework. An exhaustive review of the new reforms found the continuation within these service … Continued
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Oxfam Australia is deeply concerned that the Electoral Reform Bill will restrict the ability of charities, including Oxfam, to advocate on critical issues during election campaigns. Of major concern for charities is a provision that prevents the use of untied or general donations for use on electoral advocacy. Under the bill, which passed the Senate … Continued
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Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) argues that human population growth remains the root cause of the world’s most pressing environmental threats. International Condom Day, February 13, provides a platform from which to highlight that the addition of 6 billion people to Earth’s human population since 1924 is now threatening the web of life on our … Continued
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Last week, Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland (RMHC SEQ) announced the three successful recipients of the 2024 Charlie Bell Scholarship award. The scholarship awards $5,000 grants annually to deserving young people aged 15-20 who has had their education impacted by an illness or injury and are planning to go on to tertiary education. … Continued
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New research from Redbridge for the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) and PowerHousing Australia (PHA) shows an expansion of low cost rental housing will be a vote changing political issue at the upcoming federal election. A poll of more than 1,500 people across 24 of the most contestable electorates in late January shows 73% of … Continued
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**** MEDIA ALERT **** What: Senator David Pockock and the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) and PowerHousing will unveil new research which shows an expansion of affordable housing will be a vote changing political issue at the upcoming federal election. Advocates are calling for a greater commitment to creating more community housing to help address … Continued
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Pause, think, protect – these are three words every Australian should remember to help keep kids safe online this Safer Internet Day and every day. Held on Tuesday, February 11, Safer Internet Day 2025 is a global day of action bringing together communities across more than 180 countries to raise awareness of online safety. National … Continued
