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Putting Young Carers in the Census

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 9th August 2016 -  Young carers are being called on to “tick the box” in the 2016 census in a bid to better reflect the true number of young carers in Australia.

Women Are Satisfied With ‘Women’s Work’ but Not With the Pay

Staff Reporter, Monday, 8th August 2016 -  Women are happy doing stereotypical “‘women’s work” but not with the pay that goes with it, write Curtin University associate professor Michael Dockery and Sandra Buchler, research fellow and lecturer in the faculty of social science at Goeth

Changemaker

A Nation of Bike Riders

Wendy Williams, Monday, 8th August 2016 -  Craig Richards is the chief executive officer of the Bicycle Network, one of the largest cycling membership organisations in the world, whose mission is to have “more people cycling more often”. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Dole Cuts Will Put Recipients 32% Below the Poverty Line

Wendy Williams, Monday, 8th August 2016 -  Proposed cuts to unemployment benefits are “cruel” and could force recipients to a “historic” 32 per cent below the poverty line, according to new research.

Australian Muslims are Underemployed and Underpaid

Wendy Williams, Monday, 8th August 2016 -  Australian Muslims are “underemployed and underpaid” a corporate audience has been told at an event addressing the harmful effects of prejudice and Islamophobia.

World Vision ‘Shocked’ After Charity Head Accused of Funding Hamas

Ellie Cooper, Friday, 5th August 2016 -  Staff at World Vision have been left “puzzled, shocked, demoralised and confused” after Israel has charged the head of World Vision in Gaza with funnelling millions of dollars to the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Poor People Cutting Back on Essentials

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 4th August 2016 -  Low-income households and people on welfare benefits are being forced to cut back on essential items including food, utilities and medical treatment, according to a new report.

Aus Newspaper Cartoon Branded Racist

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 4th August 2016 -  The NSW Aboriginal Land Council will lodge a complaint to the Australian Press Council urging action against what it claims was a racist cartoon in Thursday’s edition of The Australian.

Campaign to Make Sure Homelessness Counts in the Census

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 4th August 2016 -  Not for Profits, led by Homelessness Australia, are campaigning to ensure that homeless people are included in the 2016 census so the severity of the issue is accurately represented.

Opinion

Rough Sleeping – An Issue that Needs a Collective Response

Heather Holst, Thursday, 4th August 2016 -  While policy leadership and financial investment is needed from local, state and federal governments, the corporate and philanthropic sectors also have an important role to play in addressing Australia’s homelessness issues, writes Dr Heather Holst
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