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 Australia. “This year’s International Human
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 by the First Nations Digital
Achieving social sector outcomes in election season
Strategic planning, effective advocacy, and proactive engagement are key for social sector organisations to impact the government. Voters across Australia have already been subjected to
New pilot aims to boost access to affordable assistive technology
The Assistive Technology Rental and Refurbishment Pilot aims to boost access to affordable assistive technology. The new initiative is set to revolutionise access to affordable
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 to retrofit social housing properties
Happenings on the Hill – Managing a wobbly economy and government engagement?
Welcome to Happenings on the Hill – Happenings on the Hill is a regular column specifically for the Third Sector by government engagement expert Neil
Civil Society Seeks Government Support on Organ Trafficking Bill
Australia does not collect any data about how many people entering Australia have had an organ transplant overseas.  “This Bill is an important step
New report shows access to medication at work is a disability right
Access to medication while working is a fundamental human right for people with a disability. A new report into workplace drug testing in Victoria has
ACOSS on Senate’s Equitable Energy Bill
ACOSS welcomes the passage in the Senate of the Net Zero Economy Authority Bill with the Senate agreeing to amendments to include First Nations representation
Inclusion Australia on the Government’s response to Disability Royal Commission
Inclusion Australia says the Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations is underwhelming. “We learned that just 13 of the Royal Commission’s 222 recommendations
