Government
Victoria introduces new occupational health and safety regulations
-
Geraldine Grones
The new Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations will put psychosocial hazards on an equal footing as physical ones.
$51.5M to help financially vulnerable Australians
-
Adrianne Saplagio
Financial security boost: $51.5M for Saver Plus program helps low-income families with financial challenges through education costs & savings. The
NDIS reform: New Co-Chairs El Gibbs and Dougie Herd appointed
- Adrianne Saplagio
Strengthening NDIS: New advisory roles announced, Co-Chairs El Gibbs and Dougie Herd drive disability changes. The Australian Government has appointed
Human rights ignored: First Nations children deserve better
- Adrianne Saplagio
International Human Rights Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing human rights abuses faced by First Nations children in
Bridging the digital divide: Roadmap for First Nations inclusion
- Adrianne Saplagio
The First Nations Digital Inclusion Roadmap closes the digital divide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The roadmap, developed
Fighting domestic violence: NSW funds prevention programs
- Adrianne Saplagio
NSW grants $4.25M to community groups for programs preventing domestic violence. Funding support fosters inclusive communities. The NSW Government has
First Nations at the heart of Australia’s clean energy future
- Adrianne Saplagio
The First Nations Clean Energy Strategy empowers Australia’s Indigenous People through renewable energy projects. Australia is embarking on a historic
Aussie donors get tax break: $2 donation minimum scrapped
- Adrianne Saplagio
The Australian government scraps the $2 minimum tax deduction threshold to boost philanthropy for Australian communities. This move, recommended by
CREATE Foundation warns against harsher youth penalties
- Adrianne Saplagio
The CREATE Foundation warns that the proposed “Adult Crime, Adult Time” policy could disproportionately impact vulnerable young people. Queensland detains
ACOSS applauds $500 million investment for social housing
- Adrianne Saplagio
ACOSS (Australian Council of Social Service) applauds the Federal Government’s deal with the Greens to invest an additional $500 million
$1M grant for rural Australia: FRRR strengthens communities
- Adrianne Saplagio
FRRR Awards over $1 Million in funding to over 100 community groups to strengthen rural Australia Great news for rural
NSW Government supports victims and families of road crimes
- Adrianne Saplagio
The New South Wales Government has passed The Victims Rights and Support Amendment (Victims Support Counselling) Bill 2024, crucial legislation
