Monthly Archives: February 2012

FORCED ADOPTIONS – LONG AWAITED SENATE REPORT

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

The Community Affairs Committee has handed down its report into the Inquiry into Forced Adoptions Policies and Practices. It makes significant recommendations for redress, apologies and support. The galleries were filled with women who had endured horrible abuses, some have never found the children taken from them. Here’s my speech in support of the Report. Continue reading →

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Focus on the people’s interests

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

It’s not often that Albie Schultz MP and I see eye to eye, but I totally agree with his sentiment  that  leadership tussles detract from the role and work of government (Goulburn Post, 22/12/2012). One problem we have in Australia is … Continue reading →

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Social Inclusion

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

Social inclusion means that everyone should have the chance and the choice, to work, to learn, to engage and to have a voice, and to have that voice heard. Continue reading →

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Voting – the Australian way

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

A new Bill will help ensure that every eligible citizen is registered on the electoral roll. Continue reading →

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Grants for public libraries

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

Public Libraries Australia has announced a Grants Program to support public libraries which would find it financially difficult to hold National Year of Reading events or programs. Continue reading →

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What does love mean?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

“To love is to respect.” Continue reading →

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National Year of Reading

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

Being able to read is one of the most important tools we have in our social armoury – reading stems loneliness, it creates a sense of belonging, it emboldens people to take action; reading provides motivation, solace, history and adventure.
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Anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

The fourth anniversary of the National Apology is a reminder of how our nation can come together in efforts to overcome injustices of the past and look to the future, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda said today.

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Heywire

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

Regional and rural youth “tell it like it is”. Continue reading →

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2012 National Year of Reading

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

Did you know that this is the year we’re going to celebrate all things reading? Check out the website at www.love2read.org.au to find out what is happening in your community! Continue reading →

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