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Disaster recovery, covering the basics and who’s who and what do they do?

Contributor, Monday, 7th March 2022 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

ACOSS

A new report from the ACOSS/UNSW Sydney Poverty and Inequality Partnership shows that during the first

Transparency – sure thing!

David Crosbie, Thursday, 12th August 2021 -  Most of us in the charity sector believe in transparency, but it is both hypocritical and ill-informed for this government to argue the community is demanding more transparency from

The key role of community organisations in disaster recovery

Cassandra Goldie, Friday, 14th February 2020 -  The community service sector is committed to helping those impacted for as long as it takes to rebuild and protect communities into the future. But as work continues on-the-ground,

Airbnb Deal on Emergency Accommodation

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th October 2014 -  Victoria is to partner with international online booking company Airbnb to provide free or low cost short-term accommodation for people displaced by major emergencies including…

Queensland Flood Aftermath Needs More Than One-Off Donations

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th June 2011 -  Above: Soldiers from the Plant Troop, 21 Construction Squadron, assist residents in carrying flood damaged rubbish into a pile in Karalee.    Flickr image by Aust

New Fire Recovery Unit for Victoria

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th June 2011 -  The new Fire Recovery Unit comes into effect from 1 July 2011 to oversee Victoria’s ongoing bushfire recovery effort. The new Unit replaces the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction…

Bushfire Fund Appoints Community Advisory Committee

Staff Reporter, Friday, 13th May 2011 -  The Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund has appointed a Community Advisory Committee to provide advice on how to distribute $16 million to medium to long term community projects. The…

Not for Profit Homes for Black Saturday Survivors

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th May 2011 -  International Not for Profit housing provider, Habitat for Humanity has launched its biggest campaign in Australia – to build up to 25 homes in Yea for families affected by…

Flood Recovery Overlooks Communities: VCOSS

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th April 2011 -  Assistance for farmers in flood-affected Victoria is important, but the Victorian Government must also invest in community recovery, according to the Victorian Council of Social…

Queensland NFP’s Funded in Recovery Package

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th April 2011 -  Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh have announced a $39 million support package for Not for Profits to help in the recovery and wellbeing of people in Queensland…

QLD Emergency Warning Systems Disadvantage Those With Disabilities.

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th March 2011 -  The Queensland flood disaster has demonstrated strengths and weaknesses of Australia’s emergency services and warnings systems, especially in terms of access for people…
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