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Giving older Australians choice and flexibility to work
ACTCOSS Welcomes Inclusion of Affordable Rentals in Build-to-Rent Scheme
Report uncovers perspectives of dowry abuse in South Asian communities of Western Sydney
Healthcare for New Zealanders with multiple chronic conditions needs ‘radical rethinking’ – here’s what should happen
Early Years Strategy and National Summit to ensure Australia’s children have best start at life
Medibank, Optus data breaches show Australia’s online safeguards are outdated
Remembering Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants
Maximising parental leave through Government and employer schemes
Unique course weapon against cruelty
2022 International Day of People with Disability Ambassadors announced
TAC-MI master’s students present AY2022 research findings at industry-academia exchange event
Energy Efficiency for people on low incomes must be government priority
New paid family and domestic violence leave
100 scholarships awarded to Australian disability leaders
$190 million in emergency relief funding to help Australians in need
Cornell gives used furniture new life, helps those in need
ACTCOSS welcomes new minimum energy efficiency standards for rentals
Escaping violence? Wait 28 business days
True extent of Robodebt shame revealed
$15 million boost for National Redress Scheme
Children of African descent are not considered children at all, say UN experts
National Foundation for Australian Women 2022 Annual Dinner
Consultation opens on modernised Disability Services Act
Allowing pensioners to work and keep more of their money
Community projects focus on preventing crime
Raising Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility
Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum
Dr Emma Campbell to step down as ACTCOSS CEO
$3.4 million grant program to help Aboriginal organisations reach Closing Gap targets
Great minds meet in NSW to discuss important first years of child’s life
UN expert: Ban “povertyism” in same way as racism and sexism
Arrest made in welfare fraud ring
Disability Employment Australia strongly supports two-year extension of DES program
Inaugural Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner appointed
Energy price control critical to provide relief to people on low incomes
Universal Paid Leave for Family and Domestic Violence 27 October
Govt launches new chapter for 18,000 social services
Insight – Disability Pilot to help tourism industry address worker shortage
National Volunteering Conference 2023
In times of disaster, Australians are at their best
PSA welcomes historic pay equity settlement for social workers in NGO sector
Boosting Government services
UNHCR’s Grandi sounds alarm as drought grips Horn of Africa
Budget builds good foundations; more support needed for people facing multiple and unrelenting crises
Helping more Australians into homes
Increased support to end violence against women and children
Getting NDIS back on track
Ensuring people living with disability have support they need