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Message of condolence to the community and thank you to our frontline health workers and first responders

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The Doctors Union is deeply saddened by the tragic events at Bondi Beach. Our thoughts remain with the victims, their families, and the Jewish community who have been targeted in this tragic attack. We send our strength and solidarity to all those who are grieving. We extend our deepest thanks to the police, lifeguards, lifesavers, doctors, nurses, paramedics, and … Continued

Workers’ comp deal “punches down on people whose workplaces made them ill”: Australians for Mental Health

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Workers’ comp deal “punches down on people whose workplaces made them ill”: Australians for Mental Health    Grassroots mental health organisation Australians for Mental Health has warned a deal between the Minns Labor Government and the Coalition on workers’ compensation laws will kick vulnerable workers off support when they are still too sick to return … Continued

NSW Gov’s DV strategy has glaring omission

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The Public Service Association of NSW (PSA) has welcomed the aims of the NSW Government’s new strategy to address domestic and family violence perpetration, but has warned it will fail without tackling the privatised mess of frontline DV services.   The strategy, launched yesterday by Minister Jodie Harrison, is focused on disrupting perpetrators and holding … Continued

CCAA Welcomes NSW Government’s Progress on New Strategic Planning Framework

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Key Facts: CCAA welcomes new Draft Sydney Plan and related planning documents aimed at improving coordination and recognising the construction materials industry's role in NSW Industry faces critical challenges, including sand supply exhaustion at Kurnell Peninsula by 2030, while NSW targets 377,000 new homes The reforms aim to protect industrial lands and strengthen strategic planning … Continued

Homelessness NSW backs Wentworth Park plan to deliver 2,500 new homes

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  Homelessness NSW strongly backs the NSW Government’s decision to raze Wentworth Park to build 2,500 new homes.   “Providing housing to the people of Sydney is far more important than watching dogs race around a track,” said Homelessness NSW CEO Dominique Rowe.   “Turning Wentworth Park into a public space and building 2,500 new … Continued

Emma Mason, mother to 15-year-old Tilly who died by suicide after social media bullying, releases support video for families. Please share

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Key Facts: Emma Mason is an Australian lawyer and a leading global campaigner for stronger social media laws, motivated by the suicide of her 15-year-old daughter, Matilda “Tilly” Rosewarne, in 2022 after severe online bullying. Tilly endured relentless cyberbullying, including a fake nude image circulated on social media. Emma describes her death as “death by … Continued

59 people a day turned away from homelessness services: new figures

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New data shows 59 people per day are turned away from homelessness services in NSW because they are too full and overwhelmed.   Australia Institute of Health and Welfare figures released today show services around the state served 67,824 clients in the 2024-5 financial year. The Capital Region had the most clients, followed by Sydney … Continued

NSW Government urged to develop rare disease strategy

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  A new report by the McKell Institute has found a rare disease strategy is urgently needed in NSW as more than 600,000 people continue to face fragmented and inconsistent care.   The report, A Rare Kind of Care, found that while rare diseases are individually uncommon they still affect up to 8% of the population, … Continued