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More Than $100M Defrauded by Australians to Gamble

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 31st August 2016 -  A new report into fraud has found more than $100 million has been stolen in the last five years in Australia by people needing to satisfy their gambling addiction, and the report authors believe the finding is just the tip of the iceberg.

Boosting Digital Ability Key to Overcoming Australia’s Digital Divide

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 25th August 2016 -  Improving digital ability is key to boosting digital inclusion and ensuring Australians are not missing out on the social, health and financial benefits of being online, according to a new study.

No Action on Homelessness Costs $19M a Year in Victoria

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 25th August 2016 -  Not addressing rough sleeping is costing Victorian taxpayers $19.2 million annually because of the additional burden placed on emergency, health and justice systems, according to the Council to Homeless Persons (CHP).

Two Million Australians Financially Vulnerable

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 24th August 2016 -  A new report into “financial resilience” reveals that two million Australians are experiencing a high level of financial stress or vulnerability.

Human Rights Commission Launches Landmark Uni Sexual Assault Study

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 23rd August 2016 -  The Australian Human Rights Commission and the nation’s 39 universities are working together to conduct a survey assessing the prevalence of sexual assault and sexual harassment of students.

Royal Commission Identifies What Makes Institutions Child Safe

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 18th August 2016 -  The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has released a research report examining what elements make an institution “child safe”.

Supporting Young People to Fight for Equality

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 16th August 2016 -  Young people need to be empowered to fight for their equality, according to a new report from global charity Oxfam.

The Benefits of Volunteering Felt More Keenly After 40

Wendy Williams, Monday, 15th August 2016 -  Volunteering when you are middle aged or elderly can boost your mental and emotional well being, according to a new UK study.
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