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$51.5M to help financially vulnerable Australians

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The New South Wales Government has passed The Victims Rights and Support Amendment (Victims Support Counselling) Bill 2024, crucial legislation

More support for survivors of violence in Outer Western Sydney

The Albanese Labor Government, continuing its commitment to bolstering support for victims of family, domestic and sexual violence, has announced

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