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A national child protection organisation has shone a light on the alarming number of kids being impacted by Australia’s surging domestic and family violence crisis, as services struggle to keep up with demand. DFV impacts more than 80 per cent of clients Act for Kids staff work with in delivering therapy and support services to … Continued
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EXPANSION OF CAUSE SEES STRONG SUPPORT AND GROWTH FOR BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC 2024EVENT IMAGES HERE 80,000 people nationwide have turned out for the 2024 Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic, to celebrate and honour those impacted by breast and ovarian cancer and fund research into these deadly diseases. … Continued
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Thursday, 9 May 2024 COLES’ FIGHTMND FUNDRAISER TAKES OFF FOR BIG FREEZE 10 Coles’ support of FightMND has been strengthened for the Big Freeze 10 through new fundraising initiatives from partnerships with Flybuys and major brands including Peters Ice Cream, Cadbury and Solo. For the first time, Coles customers can convert … Continued
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Thursday, 9 May 2024 COLES’ FIGHTMND FUNDRAISER TAKES OFF FOR BIG FREEZE 10 Coles’ support of FightMND has been strengthened for the Big Freeze 10 through new fundraising initiatives from partnerships with Flybuys and major brands including Peters Ice Cream, Cadbury and Solo. For the first time, Coles customers can convert … Continued
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A husband and wife team dedicated to fighting the scourge of child abuse will mark the tenth anniversary of their major fundraiser in Sydney this month. The Child Protection Foundation, a fully registered charity set up by Bruce and Kerry Fozzard, will hold its annual Black Tie Masquerade Ball, on Friday, May 24 … Continued
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9 May 2024 – For immediate release “We are calling urgently on the international community to act”: Rafah residents plunged into fear and panic as attacks intensify and a full-scale invasion looms People in Rafah have been left terrified and panicked as airstrikes on the city intensify, thousands flee, and aid delivery is disrupted. Near continuous shelling … Continued
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Overnight, the Federal Government has announced a $90.6 million investment to boost the number of skilled workers in the construction and housing sector, including a $1.8 million measure to streamline skills assessments for around 1,900 potential migrants from countries with comparable qualifications who want to work in Australia’s construction and housing sector, and prioritise the … Continued
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The Victorian budget has provided some relief with critical funding for frontline homelessness services, but more is needed to tackle the once-in-a-generation crisis. Council to Homeless Persons CEO Deborah Di Natale said the $197 million provided over four years, including $42.3 million in 2024/25, will allow some key programs to continue running. “Funding … Continued
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7 May 2024 – For immediate release Reacting to the news of the Israeli Forces’ evacuation order for 1.5 million displaced people in Rafah, an ActionAid spokesperson said: “Forcing over a million displaced Palestinians from Rafah to evacuate without a safe destination is not only unlawful but would lead to catastrophic consequences.” “Our aid workers are … Continued
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In reaction to Israel’s imminent invasion of Rafah, Sally Abi-Khalil, Oxfam’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Director said: “We are horrified by Israel’s order to evacuate around 100,000 people and what appears to be an impending invasion of Rafah, despite a universal plea from world leaders urging it to stop its continued, barbaric, onslaught. … Continued
