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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
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Key Facts: 696 million people in the world – almost one in ten – don’t have clean water close to home.1 1.7 billion people in the world – one in five – lack soap and/or water to wash their hands at home, if they have a place at all.1 1.5 billion people in the world … Continued
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Landmark report reveals diversity of Australians’ attitudes towards the issue of mental health A major study of thousands of Australians has for the first time mapped the diversity of attitudes towards the issue of mental health. The Mental Health Compass released today by Australians for Mental Health has revealed a clear majority of Australians … Continued
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The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is proud to announce author, comedian and artist Anh Do, children’s entertainer Lucas Proudfoot and singer Tehya Makani as ILF Ambassadors. NITV journalist Bronte Charles and author and artist Mia Speed have also joined as ILF Youth Ambassadors for 2026. This year, ILF has introduced Community Ambassadors, recognising those working … Continued
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Media Release November 2025 Vision Australia has re-vamped the creative for its iconic Christmas event, Carols by Candlelight, calling for Australians to ‘share the magic’ this festive season. In the event’s enduring 87-year history, the creative has largely remained the same, with the most recent changes occurring over seven years ago – until now. … Continued
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Be the hope the Mackay community needs this year Support the Salvos Fundraising to support those doing it tough The Salvation Army in Mackay is calling on the community to donate this year’s Red Shield Appeal, raising local funds to support people who are struggling most in our region. “The last few years … Continued
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A national inquiry into racism in Australian workplaces would provide a long-overdue opportunity to expose systemic discrimination and drive meaningful reform across industries, according to national non-profit SSI. CEO Violet Roumeliotis said SSI welcomed calls today from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) for a first-of-its-kind inquiry specifically focused on workplace racism. “Racism has no … Continued
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Be the hope the Gladstone community needs this year Support the Salvos Fundraising to support those doing it tough The Salvation Army in Central Queensland is calling on the community to donate this year’s Red Shield Appeal, raising local funds to support people who are struggling most in our region. “The last few … Continued
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As of November 1, all new electric vehicles are required to be fitted with an alerting system which emits an acoustic sound when the vehicle travels at or under 25km/hr. After many years of lobbying, Vision Australia’s General Manager of Corporate Affairs and Advocacy Chris Edwards said he is relieved that the mandate has finally … Continued
