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Real Pies Used to Highlight Low Newstart Payments for Jobseekers

Luke Michael, Thursday, 2nd November 2017 -  A grassroots campaign is using real pies to highlight low Newstart payments and to ask if unemployed Australians are receiving their fair slice.

Taskforce Aims to Attract More Workers into Aged Care

Luke Michael, Thursday, 2nd November 2017 -  The federal government is putting together an expert taskforce to address the future of the aged care workforce, with staffing needs predicted to reach almost one million aged care workers by 2050.

Calls for Stronger Stand Against Child Violence

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 1st November 2017 -  UNICEF Australia says violence against children needs to be taken more seriously across the country, as a new report outlines concerns around bullying and sexual violence affecting Australian children.

Organisations Unite to End Modern Slavery in Australia

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 1st November 2017 -  A coalition of organisations have united to release a statement of support against modern slavery, setting out key principles for the introduction of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia.

Manus Island Closure Putting Refugees At Risk of Violence Says Advocates

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 31st October 2017 -  Refugee advocates have slammed the government’s handling of the Manus Island detention centre closure, accusing the government of breaching human rights and putting detainees at risk of violence.

Analysis

Productivity Commission Report Identifies Information to Mitigate NDIS Risks

Alison Blake, Tuesday, 31st October 2017 -  The recent Productivity Commission Report on NDIS Costs brings into question whether government policy and its culture around information sharing needs an overhaul, writes Alison Blake, a business consultant in the disability sector.

States Urged to Support Child Sexual Abuse Redress Scheme

Luke Michael, Monday, 30th October 2017 -  Social advocates have warned that the Commonwealth redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse will only provide compensation to a fraction of victims, unless the federal government can secure the support of states and territories.

Debate Finds Identity Politics Useful in Building Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

Luke Michael, Friday, 27th October 2017 -  A focus on identity helps to build diversity and inclusion in the workplace, according to the results of a debate held by the Diversity Council Australia.

Opinion

Shifting the Dial: From Profits and Process to Community Building

David Crosbie, Thursday, 26th October 2017 -  The Productivity Commission report Shifting the Dial released this week challenges national policy makers and undermines the positions of some of the most powerful vested interests in national politics, writes David Crosbie CEO of Community Council f

Social Sector Looks Towards a Better Australia in 2030

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 25th October 2017 -  The right to a basic income, empowering Indigenous communities and engaging young people, have been raised as key priorities for the social sector as it heads towards 2030.
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