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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Who are our Homelessness Service Champions?
Here’s your chance to nominate a deserving organisation that is providing assistance to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Continue reading
Investing for Good
The Senate Economics Committee has tabled its report on Developing a Social Capital Market for Not for Profits in Australa.
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Tagged announcement, Corporate Social Responsibility, News, NFP, Social Investment
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Youth Allowance for Regional Students
One of the final pieces of legislation passed by the Senate before we rose on Friday afternoon has secured an extension of the Youth Allowance reforms to give e almost 5,500 additional students in regional areas access to independent Youth Allowance.The change comes into effect from January 1, and eliglble students will be able to receive up to $388.70 a fortnight in Youth Allowance payments.
Slipper Speaker Steals Abbott’s Thunder
When Peter Slipper accepted the nomination as Speaker of the House of Representatives – the look of fury on the faces of the Opposition front bench was priceless. Continue reading
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Modern Slavery and our Australian Freedom fighters!
It’s hard to imagine that in the modern world, and in Australia we are having to recognise that slavery exists in our communities. Modern slavery encompasses sex trafficking, people trafficking and forced labour.This week, Minister for Home Affairs and Justice Brendan O’Connor paid tribute to Australian individuals and organisations who are leading the fight against thes insidious practices and awarded the inaugural Anti-Slavery Australia Freedom Awards
Honouring National Champions at the National Disability Awards
It was wonderful to witness the celebration of ABILITY at the Gala Dinner lin Parliament House for the 2011 National Disability Awards, where nine outstanding individuals and organisations were honoured for their work to improve the lives of people with disability These awards are one of the highlights of my parliamentary year – they acknowledge outstanding Australians working and advocating in an important area of Social Inclusion.
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Tagged announcement, Awards, celebration, collaboration, disability, parnerships, social inclusion, Social Inclusion Week, social justice
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Are you at risk of developing diabetes?
Diabetes poses a growing health threat. At present, type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented. Type 2 diabetes, however, can be prevented in many cases by maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active.
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Government supports pay equity for low paid workers
Prime Minister Gillard had announced the government will support the ASUs pay equity case – Which will increase the salaries of more than 150,000 workers, Of whom about 120,000 are women. This is an important announcement for all community workers … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, community sector, disability, mental health, Pay equity, support
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CARBON PRICING Q and A
With the passing of the Clean Energy legislation,here are the facts – Carbon Pricing for Beginners. Continue reading
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Tagged clean energy future, information, News, Q and A
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“Because I am a Girl”
Some food for thought from a speech by Kevin Rudd today at the launch of Plan International’s “Because I am a Girl” Report Continue reading
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