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Is Life Getting Better or Worse for People with Disabilities?

Contributor, Tuesday, 5th February 2019 -  Without data, it is not possible to know whether initiatives are really making a positive difference to people’s lives, write Eric Emerson, George Disney, Nicola Fortune, and the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health Research

LGBTQI+ Sector Celebrates Victorian Promise to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 4th February 2019 -  The LGBTQI+ sector is celebrating Victoria’s announcement to outlaw gay conversion therapy, and says it will keep a close eye on the government to ensure all commitments are kept.    
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Productivity Commission Calls for More Inclusive National Disability Agreement

Luke Michael, Friday, 1st February 2019 -  Australia needs to replace its “outdated” National Disability Agreement to achieve better outcomes for the 3.8 million Australians with disability not supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a Productivity Commission report says.

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Staff Survey Reveals High Staff Engagement in UK Charity Commission

Luke Michael, Thursday, 31st January 2019 -  Staff engagement in the UK Charity Commission has reached its highest level in 10 years, according to results from the 2018 Civil Service people survey.
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Closing Market Gaps in the NDIS

Luke Michael, Thursday, 31st January 2019 -  Disability service providers are being encouraged to take part in new research to help close market gaps in the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Aboriginal Controlled Health Services Undergo Rethink

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 30th January 2019 -  The release of a national framework could spark a rethink in the way primary health services are delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, creating a fairer and more accessible system.  
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Calls to Abolish Controversial Work-for-the-dole Scheme

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 29th January 2019 -  Community groups are calling to abolish the federal government’s controversial remote work-for-the-dole scheme, despite incoming changes to the program aimed at reducing penalties for job seekers.

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Why are so many older Australian women becoming homeless?

Luke Michael, Sunday, 27th January 2019 -  Australia is witnessing a spike in older women finding themselves on the verge of homelessness. As more vulnerable women take desperate action just to find somewhere to sleep, Luke Michael looks at the human face of Australia’s homelessness crisis.

Indigenous Groups Call for Cross-sector Support to Change the Date

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 25th January 2019 -  Peak Indigenous not for profits are calling for more cross-sector collaboration between organisations and corporations, as the battle to change the date of Australia Day continues.

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UK Military Set to Donate Unused Ration Packs to Charities

Luke Michael, Friday, 25th January 2019 -  The UK military will donate thousands of unused ration packs to charities as part of a plan to reduce food waste and help community groups save on food bills.

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