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Suspicions Raised Over Autism Advocacy Group Agenda

Luke Michael, Thursday, 21st June 2018 -  The federal government has announced the establishment of an Autism Advisory Group, but suspicions have been raised that the group’s agenda is about excluding people with autism from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Opinion

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Take Heart, Charity Stunts Can Make CEOs Better People

Contributor, Thursday, 21st June 2018 -  Active campaigns like the Vinnies CEO Sleepout are more than a self-serving PR stunt and can have an impact beyond the event itself, write Jacki Montgomery and Aila Khan from Western Sydney University, in this article which first appeared in The Conv
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Australians Committed to Helping Those in Need

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 19th June 2018 -  An overwhelming majority of Australians are committed to doing more to help people in need with young people and women driving the charge, according to new research from Australian Red Cross.

Opinion

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The Cost of Mission

Gabriela Di Perna, Monday, 18th June 2018 -  Not-for-profit disability services providers in Australia are being left wondering if they can afford to be true to their mission, writes Gabriela Di Perna, principal at Baxter Lawley.
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Rural and Remote Mental Health Services in Need of Overhaul

Luke Michael, Monday, 18th June 2018 -  Mental health services in rural and remote areas needs a complete overhaul according to the National Rural Health Alliance, which has found there are only two psychiatrists for every 100,000 people in remote Australia. 
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Community Sector Protests Cuts to Asylum Seeker Support Payments

Luke Michael, Monday, 18th June 2018 -  Community sector leaders have gathered in Canberra to protest cuts to asylum seeker support payments, as a new report reveals that government policy is driving people seeking asylum into destitution.

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Is Our Wealth and Privilege Making Us Miserable?

Adam Blanch, Monday, 18th June 2018 -  Psychologist Adam Blanch considers why so many Australians are anxious despite being safer, wealthier, more privileged and more educated than ever before.
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Guide Dogs Victoria Embraces Digital Innovation

Luke Michael, Thursday, 14th June 2018 -  People with low vision or blindness could soon be able to cross the road at complex intersections without the assistance of a Guide Dog, thanks to a partnership between Guide Dogs Victoria and a global software consultancy.
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‘Critical Gap’ for Young People With Disability In Nursing Homes Under NDIS

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 12th June 2018 -  A lack of clarity around who qualifies for the National Disability Insurance Scheme is causing young people in nursing homes to fall through a “critical gap” between the health and disability sectors, according to a new report card.
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Record Number of Women Honoured in Queen’s Birthday Awards

Wendy Williams, Monday, 11th June 2018 -  Philanthropists and not-for-profit sector leaders have topped the honours in the 2018 Queen’s birthday awards, in a year that has seen a significant increase in nominations and awards for women.

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