Homelessness

Survey shows community services and workers at risk from funding uncertainty

Pearl Dy March 5, 2020

Community service leaders across the country are concerned that the Federal Government is yet to commit to the continuation of funding put in place to

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third sector, Housing and Homelessness

Adelaide Thinker in Residence is a Chicago expert

Pearl Dy November 12, 2019

Adelaide has welcomed the city’s newest ‘Thinker in Residence’ who has been instrumental in Chicago experiencing a 25 per cent decrease in overall street homelessness.

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Donors, third sector, Fundraising

Charity Gala raises $30,000 for homeless youths

Pearl Dy November 5, 2019

250 guests across the property and construction industry gathered at Howard Smith Wharves for the Property Industry Foundation’s (PIF) fourth annual Brisbane Charity Gala. By

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Featured, Opinion

For International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Banking CEO says financial institutions must partner with NFPs

Andrew Cairns October 17, 2019

Andrew Cairns talked about how banks and other financial institutions should look at partnering with not-for-profits to provide more comprehensive support. We are considered the

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Featured, Opinion, third sector

If a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its elderly and vulnerable, Australia is set to fall shamefully short.

Third Sector October 10, 2019

Women aged over 50 are the fastest growing group of people at risk of homelessness in this lucky country, with a 30 per cent rise in

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Housing and Homelessness

Early intervention the key to beating youth homelessness

Pearl Dy August 6, 2019

Ending homelessness in Australia requires a multi-pronged approach, but many aid organisations are seeing the benefit of early intervention practises and services in order to

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Housing and Homelessness

Opinion: Finding solutions for Australia’s biggest social issue

Pearl Dy July 4, 2019

The most essential part of improving a person’s wellbeing is providing them with a safe and secure home. A safe home isn’t just about having

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Housing and Homelessness, Latest News

Canberra Airport CEO calls for Government to Raise Newstart Rate

Pearl Dy June 27, 2019

After sleeping outside with 170 other CEOs and Canberra leaders at the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, Stephen Byron, CEO of Canberra Airport and a Director of

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Housing and Homelessness

Opinion: Let’s Declare Code Zero on Homelessness

Pearl Dy May 28, 2019

During this summer’s record heat waves, the State Government declared what’s called a Code Red – this unlocks a range of additional support for homelessness

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Politics

Sector welcomes Labor’s plans for affordable housing

December 18, 2018

Community groups have celebrated Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s plan to build affordable housing for Australia’s most vulnerable

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