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Surfers for Climate today expressed profound dismay at the Victorian government’s recent approval of Beach Energy’s new offshore gas drilling project near Port Campbell, a move that starkly contradicts the pressing need to combat climate change and preserve our oceans. Surfers for Climate CEO Josh Kirkman said the decision comes at a time when the … Continued
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SASVic and its members welcome what could be a life-changing program for survivors of sexual violence after months of concerted advocacy. We are delighted by the Victorian Government’s commitment to introduce Justice Navigators in Victoria as part of its Changing Laws and Culture to Save Women’s Lives funding package. What is a Justice Navigator? Kathleen … Continued
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The proposed changes outlined in the VRGF Repeal and Advisory Councils Bill 2024 before the Victorian parliament have been welcomed by The Alliance for Gambling Reform. The Alliance for Gambling Reform, CEO Carol Bennett said the proposal to disband the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) being debated in the Victorian parliament this week were a … Continued
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Melbourne, May 17: An older LGTBQIA+ person was told by a real estate agent to ‘pray the gay away’ if they wanted to find a rental, according to a new survey from Housing for the Aged Action Group. The survey, which gathered responses from 296 LGTBQIA+ people aged 40 and above, found over a third … Continued
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Conservation groups are furious after an endangered Greater Glider was found dead in a large habitat tree felled by Forest Fire Management Victoria in the Yarra Ranges National Park. The dead Greater Glider was found early this morning by citizen scientists in trees which conservation groups had previously informed state and Commonwealth ministers contained … Continued
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Melbourne, May 15: Cost of living measures contained in the Federal Budget will help older people impacted by the housing crisis but only in the short-term. The $300 energy rebate that all households will receive will help older people on low incomes who have very little money left over for essentials after they’ve paid rent. … Continued
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Whilst the Brotherhood of St. Laurence acknowledges the 2024-2025 Victorian Budget has been shaped by difficult economic and fiscal conditions requiring tough State Government decisions, we are disappointed there was not more attention on system reforms needed to help those doing it toughest. The highlights were the welcome the focus on acute financial challenges … Continued
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VMIAC and SHARC are extremely disappointed that the Victorian Government has failed to deliver on its promise to implement Recommendation 29 from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Recommendation 29 called on the Victorian Government to establish a Consumer Lived Experience Agency. Despite being 18 months overdue and intended as a critical part … Continued
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Melbourne, May 7: Housing for the Aged Action Group will be able to support more older people struggling with high rents thanks to a new $7.8 million funding initiative included in the latest Victorian Budget. The Rental Stress Support Package provides several organisations, including HAAG, with funding over the next three years to meet increased … Continued
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Tuesday, 7 May 2024 Landcare Victoria Inc. has expressed disappointment that despite playing a critical roletackling biodiversity loss and climate change, today’s Victorian budget provides no newfunding for Landcare Facilitators and Regional Landcare Coordinators. Landcare Victoria Inc. Chair Jane Carney said she felt let down. “Eighty Facilitators and 10 Coordinators harness the power of more … Continued
