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19 June 2024 Cost of living taking a mental toll, Salvos’ research finds 79% of respondents say their poor mental health makes everyday tasks more difficult, 40% are not having people over to save money and 29% are unable to afford mental health care for their children The Salvation Army is highlighting the … Continued
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Australia for UNHCR has launched a new online cookbook showcasing treasured recipes by current and former refugees to raise money for the UN Refugee Agency, ahead of World Refugee Day (Thursday 20 June 2024). Flavours of Hope includes recipes and stories from ten remarkable individuals, including those who have found safety in Australia and others … Continued
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Right now, we are witnessing the highest levels of human displacement on record. More than 114 million people around the world have been forcibly displaced because of persecution, conflict, violence, and human rights violations. Within this mass movement of people fleeing danger, many seeking safety fall through the cracks. In 2023, the number of registered … Continued
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EMBARGOED UNTIL 4AM Thursday, 13 June 2024, Sydney: According to the latest AIHW National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) Monitoring Report 2024[i], there was a further decline in Program participation to 40% (2021: 40.9%). 6 million Australians aged 50-74 were invited to participate in the Program, yet 6-in-10 did not return their free bowel … Continued
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Implementing fair taxes could help the world raise more than US$2 trillion yearly to help frontline communities cope with climate chaos and transition to greener pathways, shows a new ActionAid report. The report comes as climate negotiators meet in Bonn to get the ball rolling on plans to set a new climate finance goal to … Continued
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In response to the UN Security Council’s ceasefire resolution, Oxfam’s Regional Director for the Middle East, Sally Abi Khalil, said: “After eight months of brutal war, it is a long overdue and promising step to see the Council speak with one voice calling for an immediate, full and complete ceasefire, the release of hostages and … Continued
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After an incredibly successful first year, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) are excited to invite primary schools across Australia to register for Busking for Change 2024. This musical fundraiser was developed by ARIA award-winner and ILF Lifetime Ambassador Josh Pyke. Students learn and perform a song in a First Nations Language and raise funds for … Continued
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In response to Israel’s operation in Nuseirat over the weekend, Oxfam’s Regional Director for the Middle East Sally Abi Khalil said: “We welcome the news that four hostages are back with their families after an eight month-long ordeal in captivity, under constant Israeli bombardment. Taking hostages is a serious violation of international humanitarian law and … Continued
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The National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) voices concern over new extras offered by some of Australia’s biggest health insurers with the claim that they will be an offset to high premiums. A major private health insurer is now trialling a new scheme offering three free virtual General Practitioner (GP) visits each year with … Continued
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CHICAGO–BUSINESS WIRE– Motorola and the Lenovo Foundation are committed to inclusion and smarter technology for all, and today we reaffirm this dedication with the expansion of our Indigenous Languages Support Initiative. As part of our ongoing efforts to raise awareness and empower Indigenous communities, Motorola is proud to announce the addition of Ladin, a minority … Continued
