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Health Minister receives more than 1,000 emails from patients seeking improved Funding, yet No Action has been taken!

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50,000 Australian stoma patients are being ignored, unheard, and invisible. It has been over 13 years since the government froze product pricing, preventing the introduction of newer, more advanced products in Australia. The Federal Government’s own review highlighted the need for an immediate price increase, yet there has been no response or action. Australian patients … Continued

PEAK BODY WELCOMES AGED CARE MINISTER ANIKA WELLS’ PROMOTION

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16 January 2025 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) congratulates Anika Wells MP, Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport, on her promotion to Cabinet. “Minister Wells has set the agenda for aged care reform since she introduced the first crucial pieces of legislation to address outstanding recommendations from the Aged Care Royal Commission … Continued

Autism strategy empowers people to thrive

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La Trobe University has welcomed the release of Australia’s first-ever national autism strategy, which aims to create a safe and inclusive society, where all Autistic people are supported and empowered to thrive. Professor Nora Shields, Research Director of the University’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), said they had worked closely with the federal government … Continued

AUTISM PEAK BODY CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO SUPPORT AUTISTIC CHILDREN

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MEDIA RELEASE 14 January 2025(Autism Awareness Australia CEO Nicole Rogerson is available for interview.) Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s first National Autism Strategy but says it must be followed by immediate action to address the significant gaps in support for autistic children who are losing their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) … Continued

Former Liberal Leader, Nobel Laureates and Australia’s most decorated Olympian join calls to legislate a Duty of Care on climate pollution as 2024 confirmed hottest year on record

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Monday 13 January: A host of well-known Australians have signed an open letter written by four young people including Anjali Sharma, urging the Federal Government to legislate a Duty of Care to young people and future generations.    In the letter (attached) sent to Prime Minister Albanese, and Ministers Anne Aly, Chris Bowen and Tanya … Continued

UK Labour shows Victoria’s isolation on gas appliance bans

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8 January 2025 The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia (GAMAA) today noted the announcement yesterday by the UK Labour Government that it is dropping proposals to force households to replace gas hot water boilers with electric heaters as recognition that such draconian approaches impose high costs, and do not enjoy public support. The Starmer … Continued

TIBET EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS NEED HELP, NOT HARM

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Tibetans and Tibet organisations around the world are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake [1] that struck Chinese-occupied Tibet on 7 January 2025 [2].    At this critical moment, the safety and welfare of those affected by the earthquake must be given full priority. To this end, we call on world governments to provide support … Continued

Today’s indexation fails to meet needs amid escalating crisis

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The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as cost of living pressures are expected to take centre stage in the next budget and 2025 federal election.   Today’s routine indexation of income support payments is grossly inadequate, leaving millions unable to afford basic essentials. Youth Allowance for a single person living away from … Continued

Today’s indexation fails to meet needs amid escalating crisis

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The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as cost of living pressures are expected to take centre stage in the next budget and 2025 federal election.   Today’s routine indexation of income support payments is grossly inadequate, leaving millions unable to afford basic essentials. Youth Allowance for a single person living away from … Continued