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What does building a trauma-informed community actually look like?

Dr Cathy Kezelman AM, Monday, 4th October 2021 -  Reflecting on another year of advocating for trauma-informed care, in a world faced with uncertainty and threat, Blue Knot Foundation president Dr Cathy Kezelman AM explains the part we all must play in building a trauma-informed community. 
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Join community sector call for fair, fast and inclusive action on climate change this decade

Cassandra Goldie, Thursday, 30th September 2021 -  ACOSS and others across the sector have prepared a Community Sector Climate Change Declaration, to give voice to the community sector’s concerns and urge the federal government to take action, writes Cassandra Goldie, ACOSS CEO. 

COSS Corner

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Women in for-purpose leadership, young people and buy now pay later, and a new deputy CEO

Contributor, Wednesday, 29th September 2021 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

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Let’s change our attitudes – the gateway to tackling ageism

Tracey Burton, Wednesday, 29th September 2021 -  There's no perfect solution for ending ageism, but we need to start systematically addressing the root of the matter now, writes Uniting NSW.ACT chief executive Tracey Burton, ahead of Australia's first Ageism Awareness Day.

Opinion

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Undermining community

David Crosbie, Thursday, 23rd September 2021 -  There are some who are seeking to undermine the important contributions charities have made during the pandemic. It’s up to all of us to highlight the positive behaviour that has transcended individual interest and demonstrated our collective stren

The key to a resilient regional community

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 22nd September 2021 -  New research shows that communities must be front and centre of disaster relief plans 

COSS Corner

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A sector survey, an industry plan and liveable futures

Contributor, Monday, 20th September 2021 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.
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Help shed light on community sector needs

Contributor, Thursday, 16th September 2021 -  It’s more important than ever for the community sector to provide accurate data about how organisations are coping. Have your say in the annual Australian Community Sector Survey.

COSS Corner

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The privatisation of electricity, human rights in action and living in lockdown

Contributor, Wednesday, 1st September 2021 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

Opinion

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Community needs to be central to recovery

Andrew Wear, Thursday, 26th August 2021 -  Ahead of the release of his new book, Recovery. How we can create a better, brighter future after a crisis, Andrew Wear reflects on how one of the key lessons of past recoveries is that communities are an extremely important element.
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