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The Australian Government has an enormous opportunity to put ambition, equity and inclusion at the centre of COP31, ACOSS said today after an agreement was reached with Turkiye. “Presiding over the COP31 negotiations and having the Pre-COP in the Pacific presents a crucial opportunity for Australia to demonstrate leadership and match words with action,” said … Continued
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Responding to today’s announcement that COP31 will be hosted in Türkiye, with Australia presiding over negotiations, Oxfam Australia is calling on the Australian Government to show strong climate ambition and leadership, while ensuring Pacific and First Peoples voices are at the forefront. As COP31 President, Minister Chris Bowen must commit to meaningful Pacific and First … Continued
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The Liberal Party’s decision to abandon the commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 puts people, communities and the environment at risk. This threat is most acute for people and communities experiencing disadvantage, who have least capacity to prepare, adapt and recover from extreme weather events, ACOSS says. “This withdrawal from the emissions commitment, as … Continued
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The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) has successfully delivered more than one million meals to families and children in Gaza in partnership with the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). GEM is an established international humanitarian aid organisation officially licensed to deliver aid directly within Gaza, which ensured humanitarian aid reached those who need it safely. … Continued
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Council to Homeless Persons has issued an impassioned plea to the Victorian Government to continue its legacy of bold reforms by funding evidence-backed programs and solutions to the state’s worsening homelessness emergency. Victoria’s peak body for homelessness has used its 2026-27 budget submission to highlight the highest rates of homelessness in living memory, calling … Continued
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Almost three quarters of Victorian renters seeking assistance are unable to access help, with shocking new data revealing just 29% of calls to the state’s tenant support line were answered in October. Analysis of Tenants Victoria’s call data shows 2682 people sought help through Tenants Victoria’s phone lines last month, but only 776 received … Continued
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Assistant Minister for Social Services and the Prevention of Family Violence and Member for Cooper Ged Kearney will today launch the $2 million Clifton Hill and North Fitzroy Community Bank Housing for the Homeless Fund to support projects across Yarra, Darebin, Merri bek and the City of Melbourne. The fund will back practical housing solutions, … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Rt. Hon. Winston Peters Launches 2025 Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal in New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand– The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal officially launched today at Kmart’s Porirua store, marking its 32nd year of supporting New Zealanders in need at Christmas. In a show of support, NZ First Leader and Minister of … Continued
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As Australia debates how to better integrate refugees, one settlement support program is quietly redefining what refugee support looks like by turning artistic talent into sustainable creative careers. SSI’s Creative Compass program has seen participants sell more than $40,000 worth of artwork in less than 12 months through two unique exhibitions set up on easels … Continued
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Responding to the impact of two deadly typhoons, Super Typhoon Fung-wong (local name: Uwan) and Typhoon Kalmaegi (local name: Tino), Maria Rosario Felizco, Oxfam Pilipinas Executive Director said: “Two deadly typhoons in a span of one week in the world’s most disaster-prone country must be enough to convince the government leaders of the Philippines and … Continued
