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As everyone would be aware, there has been a lot of discussion and debate in recent weeks surrounding the activities of charities in the lead-up to this month’s Federal election. Much of that discussion has ...
On Monday 2 May, 2022 at Australian Multicultural Community Services Ltd. (AMCS) -owned Millennium House in Footscray, The Honourable Matthew Guy, Leader of the Opposition in Victoria, committed $1.8m to assist with the venue’s renovations ...
Australia is in the grip of a serious housing crisis that won’t be solved by the homeownership incentives being offered during this Federal election campaign. Regardless of who wins the 2022 election, the only way ...
Ahead of the upcoming federal election, the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) has developed a series of briefing papers covering key social inequities that need investment and policy reform. Based on recent evidence-based research projects, ...
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) marked a significant milestone under the Australian Government, with the world-first insurance scheme now providing disability-related support to 502,413 participants across the country. As a result of the ...
VMCH, a not-for-profit organisation that delivers residential aged care, retirement living and home care services, was not impressed with the allocation of funds to an already suffering sector. Following the massive impact of COVID-19 on ...
Volunteering is central to Australia’s economic and social resilience. As the ongoing flood crisis in New South Wales and Queensland highlights, the contribution of volunteers is essential to emergency response and recovery. Yet, the 2022-23 ...
As many would agree, a review of Women’s Economic Opportunities is well overdue. We welcome the review and commend the NSW Govt for taking a proactive approach to improving economic opportunities for women in Australia. ...
New data released by the Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services 2022 on 25th January 2022 reveals that of the low-income households receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) at the end of June 2021, almost three-quarters ...
Australian Council of Social Service CEO Cassandra Goldie says the federal government has not grappled with the reality that vulnerable people are the most at-risk “of the ravages of COVID”. The national cabinet agreed on ...
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