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Cashless Welfare Card Should be Halted – Welfare Experts

Ellie Cooper, Monday, 12th October 2015 -  Welfare experts have called on the Australian Senate to “push the pause” button on the government’s cashless welfare card trial.

Changemaker

The Challenge of Change

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 12th October 2015 -  Dr Robyn Gregory runs Women’s Health West, a Not for Profit promoting women's health and responding to family violence for the entire West of Melbourne.

Daughter of Malcolm X Calls for Change to Australia’s Human Rights

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 8th October 2015 -  The daughter of iconic human rights activist Malcolm X believes Australia needs to improve its human rights record and has called on young people to become more engaged in civic life.

Changes on Nauru No Guarantee of Safety

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 6th October 2015 -  Moves to make Australia’s offshore Regional Processing Centre on Nauru an “open facility” will not guarantee the safety of asylum seekers and refugees on the island, according to the Refugee Council of Australia.

Mental Health System Overhaul Still Coming

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 6th October 2015 -  Australia’s mental health system is “disjointed and fragmented” and is allowing for people to fall through the cracks, but there is no timeline on major reform, according to the Federal Health Minister.

Opinion

Time for a Special Minister for Disability

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 6th October 2015 -  Should a special ministerial portfolio be created for people with disability in Australia asks author and disability researcher Dr Peter Gibilisco.

Mini Summit Encouraging – NFP Sector

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 1st October 2015 -  Welfare peak body ACOSS has described the Prime Minister’s mini economic summit in Canberra as encouraging and the start of a major discussion with the public.

NFP Voice Included in PM’s Mini Canberra Summit

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 1st October 2015 -  Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is hosting business, union and community leaders for a mini summit in Canberra on the economy including welfare peak body ACOSS.

Turnbull’s Surprise Social Services Shuffle

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 30th September 2015 -  Surprise changes to Social Services Minister Christian Porter’s portfolio will see him focus mainly on disability and the rollout of the $22 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme.

QLD NDIS Roll Out Ahead of Schedule

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 29th September 2015 -  The Queensland Government has announced the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be available in North Queensland from early 2016 – six months ahead of the full roll out.

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