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Women’s Health Services Network Responds to Senate Inquiry on Menopause and Perimenopause

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The Women’s Health Services Network (WHSN) welcomes the release of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee’s final report on issues related to menopause and perimenopause. The report, which incorporates many key recommendations from the WHSN submission, represents a significant step towards improving menopause care and support for women across Australia. Kit McMahon, CEO of Women’s … Continued

Pope Francis saddened by sports gambling advertising – Pontiff’s warning is nowhere more pertinent than Australia

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The Alliance has welcomed Pope Francis condemnation of gambling advertising in which the pontiff said he was sad to see football matches and sports stars promoting betting platforms. In a message to social justice groups, Pope Francis, expressed deep concern with online gambling and the misuse of networks, which affect not only the poorest sectors … Continued

‘Don’t leave us behind’: allied health professionals urge action on placement poverty

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As the Senate Education Employment Legislation Committee scrutinises the University Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill, the Health Services Union (HSU) is renewing its call for the Federal Government to extend paid placements to allied health. Under the Bill, some social workers, nurses and teachers undertaking mandatory placement will be eligible for means-tested financial … Continued

Vasey RSL Care Stunned by Housing Australia Future Funding Rejection

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Vasey RSL Care, one of Australia’s leading providers of housing for veterans, has expressed deep disappointment after its bid to secure funding for an affordable housing development in Bundoora under the Federal Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund was rejected.   The news comes just two weeks after the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide … Continued

MASSIVE DIESEL SPILL IN BASS STRAIT

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MORE EVIDENCE EXXON CAN’T BE TRUSTED IN AUSTRALIA Another toxic spill in Bass Strait as Exxon plans to defile Ramsar wetland     The regulator overseeing the offshore oil and methane gas industry in Australia says there is a “significant threat to the environment” in Bass Strait, after 21,000 litres of diesel leaked from an … Continued

Builders pave the way for solving workforce shortages

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Releasing its Future of the Workforce report, Master Builders Australia forecasts the building and construction industry needs 130,000 additional workers this year to overcome workforce shortages.   This shortfall is on top of those required for natural attrition and requires federal and state governments to prioritise reforms that will attract and retain more workers.   “While it … Continued

Housing disaster will extend for years if population growth ignored

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  Without a mature discussion on population growth, the housing crisis will extend for years to come, according to Sustainable Population Australia (SPA).   SPA National president Peter Strachan says there is deep denial within the government that population is the main factor driving housing demand. “The government’s focus is on supply while the demand … Continued

Online gambling losses explode as PM cites excuses not to ban gambling ads – Albanese’s concern for poker machine losses disingenuous

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Online betting has spiked by more than 50% in the last five years with losses now totalling $9 billion dollars, undermining Prime Minister Albanese’s comments that online gambling isn’t the problem. The Alliance for Gambling Reform’s Chief Advocate, Tim Costello said the Prime Minister has taken a chapter right out of the gambling industry’s playbook … Continued

NCOSS WELCOMES DISASTER FUNDING TO BUILD COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN HAWKESBURY

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Friday 20 September 2024 The NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) has welcomed a $484,500 funding injection from the Disaster Ready Fund to build disaster preparedness and resilience in the Hawkesbury. With partners, AbSec and the Local Community Services Association (LCSA), NCOSS’ Community Organisations Disaster Adaptation (CODA) project builds disaster resilience and preparedness in communities … Continued

NCOSS WELCOMES DISASTER FUNDING TO BUILD COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN NORTHERN RIVERS

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Friday 20 September 2024 NCOSS WELCOMES DISASTER FUNDING TO BUILD COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN NORTHERN RIVERS The NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) has welcomed a $668,000 funding injection from the Disaster Ready Fund to build disaster preparedness and resilience in the Northern Rivers. With partners, AbSec and the Local Community Services Association (LCSA), NCOSS’ Community … Continued