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National Report Card On Mental Health ‘Confronting’

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 27th November 2012 - The Chair of the National Mental Health Commission, Professor Allan Fels, has described Australia’s first report card into mental health and suicide as confronting.

NDIS Legislation Unveiled

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 27th November 2012 - The Federal Government has released the draft National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill, ahead of its introduction into Parliament, but the draft has already come under fire from Victoria.

Gender Equality Bill Passes Through Parliament

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 27th November 2012 - New legislation supporting gender equality in the workplace has passed through the both houses of Federal Parliament.

Sector Pay Rise – ‘Letters of Offer in the Mail’

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 21st November 2012 - The Federal Government has sent out letters of offer to Not for Profit organisations funded by the Commonwealth detailing the amount of additional funding they are entitled to as part of the Fair Work Australia pay decision for community sector work

Consultation Paper on Royal Commission Released

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th November 2012 - The Federal Government has released a consultation paper on the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse, announced last week by the Prime Minister.

Community Sector Must Address Issue of Climate Change

Staff Reporter, Friday, 16th November 2012 - Climate change will have a direct impact on Australia’s community sector and there is clear need for action to address the issues, a sector forum has been told.

Minister Urges States to Commit to Homelessness Deal

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 14th November 2012 - The Federal Government has committed to providing half the funding of a one-year extension of the current National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH) while a new deal is renegotiated with the states and territories.