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People becoming severely ill at home due to heat

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Media release | Monday, 4 March 2024 People experiencing financial and social disadvantage are struggling to keep their homes cool in summer and becoming seriously unwell from the heat, ACOSS research has found. A survey conducted by ACOSS in partnership with First Nations Clean Energy Network of 1,007 people across Australia found 80 per cent … Continued

3 MONTHS TO GO – SAVE THE DATE

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June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Bowel Cancer Australia’s signature event to raise awareness and funds for Australia’s second deadliest cancer. As the leading 100% community-funded national charity dedicated to championing what matters most to people impacted by bowel cancer, we create meaningful change across the care continuum through advocacy, awareness, and integrated research to … Continued

Leukaemia Foundation calls for greater awareness of myeloma as incidence rates set to more than double by 2035?

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With myeloma incidence rates set to more than double by 2035, the Leukaemia Foundation is urgently calling for greater awareness and equitable access to treatment across the country, so myeloma patients have the best chance of survival, no matter where they live.   As Myeloma Awareness Month launches today, Leukaemia Foundation CEO Chris Tanti said … Continued

Olympic hero Thorpey calls on everyone from legends to novices to jump into the water this March in support of youth mental health

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Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe AM is encouraging everyone across Australia to jump into the pool or ocean this March to take part in Laps for Life – an annual swimming fundraiser held in support of youth mental health and suicide prevention.  For broadcast-quality footage and high-res images, please visit the Multimedia News Release https://news.medianet.com.au/reachout/olympic-hero-thorpey-lapsforlife … Continued

The Petstock Foundation to celebrate 10 years of National Pet Adoption Month – Aussies encouraged to adopt a pet in need this March

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This March, 2024, the Petstock Foundation is celebrating a milestone 10 years of National Pet Adoption Month, an initiative that helps find loving homes for pets in need of adoption.    Over the past 10 years, the Petstock Foundation’s National Pet Adoption Month has helped find loving homes for 40,000 rescue pets across Australia and … Continued

Reinstate UNWRA funding to prevent total humanitarian collapse

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Media release | Thursday, 29 February 2024 The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) is urging the federal government to reinstate funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) so the agency can pay workers delivering lifesaving aid.  ACFID CEO Marc Purcell has warned UNRWA’s ability to provide humanitarian assistance in Gaza is … Continued