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ACOSS welcomes the changes to the way the Reserve Bank sets interest rates as part of the RBA Reform Bill that passed into law last week. The new rules entrench a ‘dual mandate’ for the RBA – to contribute to full employment and price stability – without giving priority to one over the other. The … Continued
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Uniting NSW.ACT welcomes the release of the report on the major review of the NSW Out Of Home Care (OOHC) system and urges the NSW Government to recognise that out of home care cannot be adequately reformed in isolation from the broader child protection system. Uniting NSW.ACT Communities Director Dr Andrew Montague said Uniting welcomes … Continued
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When Christian Schill and Brian Scott from Gippsprint Office Choice in Traralgon learned about The Wear House, a heartwarming initiative supporting Latrobe Regional Hospital patients with brand-new clothing and essentials, they were inspired to get involved and make a difference. Entirely funded by community donations and fundraising, The Wear House brings together locals, hospital staff, … Continued
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Saturday 7 December 2023 MEDIA ALERT Ronald McDonald House Charities Victoria & Tasmania’s team up with Victoria Police for annual Christmas Toy Giving Day Ronald McDonald House Charities Victoria & Tasmania is excited to team up with Victoria Police for the 22nd annual Christmas Toy Giving Day. Melbourne North Police Officers are … Continued
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Australia’s network of Councils of Social Service (COSS Network) has welcomed the release of the Blueprint for the National Not-for-Profit Sector (the Blueprint) and called for the Federal Government to implement its recommendations. Facilitated by the Federal Government, the Blueprint has been developed by the NFP Sector as an independent, non-partisan, 10 year reform roadmap … Continued
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE ACROSS QUEENSLAND Queensland Country Bank has made 2025 look a whole lot brighter for 15 not-for-profit organisations across the state, announcing a record number of recipients for their extraordinary Good for Good Community Grants Program. This exceptional community program has been running since 2005 and has injected $3 million back … Continued
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Council to Homeless Persons has urged the Victorian Government to immediately fund more homelessness outreach workers after a new bushfire warning for large parts of the state. The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer has forecast an increased risk of fires across most of western and northeastern Victoria, parts of greater Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula … Continued
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Oxfam Australia has welcomed today’s passing of world-leading legislation on Public Country by Country Reporting of multi-national corporate tax and profit information as a significant step forward for tax transparency. This legislation will enable policy makers, civil society, journalists and academics to gain transparency over how multinational corporations are shifting profits to tax haven countries … Continued
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UNHCR has delivered thousands of emergency items to displaced people in Lebanon following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. “We welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. We hope it can put an end to the violence, destruction, and immense suffering,” said Trudi Mitchell, CEO of Australia for UNHCR. Immediately after … Continued
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PLACE Announces Inaugural Board of Directors Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE) is proud to announce the appointment of its inaugural Board of Directors, bringing together an exceptional group of leaders committed to shaping the organisation’s vision and future. PLACE will support hundreds of communities and initiatives nationwide, working with local communities to … Continued
