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Community partnerships, healthy homes for renters and the impacts of the pandemic on DFV

Contributor, Thursday, 10th June 2021 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.
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New autism support service unveiled

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 9th June 2021 -  “We want to ensure the more than 200,000 Australian people with autism have the right support to meet their needs and participate fully in the community”

Opinion

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Victoria’s COVID lockdown reminds us how many rely on food charity. Here’s how we plan for the next inevitable crisis

Fiona McKay, Wednesday, 9th June 2021 -  To ensure we can assist all in need during the next inevitable crisis, we need to make sure charities are better funded, and can quickly respond to increased need, writes Fiona McKay.
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Disability groups play part in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 7th June 2021 -  Charity-run vaccine hubs for people with disability are opening across the country 

Housing all Australians

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‘Active participants in the home building sector have a role to play in the solutions’

Mario Biasin, Monday, 7th June 2021 -  Mario Biasin, co-founder of Australia’s largest builder Metricon Homes, reflects on the importance of a home in giving people a sense of belonging and considers how the construction sector could contribute to alleviating housing distress.
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Community for climate change

Nikki Stefanoff, Monday, 7th June 2021 -  In a push to better understand how the community sector currently engages with climate change, the Australian Council of Social Service has launched a survey
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Indigenous leaders call for urgent healing for Stolen Generations

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 3rd June 2021 -  Stolen Generations survivors and their descendants carry higher levels of disadvantage when compared to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, new research shows. 
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Affordable and available aged care only part of the solution

Bruce Argyle, Thursday, 3rd June 2021 -  We must recognise that adequate aged care extends beyond funding for facilities and prioritises connectedness and community, writes Bruce Argyle from Bendigo Bank.
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A new community project goes door to door to talk about mental health

Nikki Stefanoff, Wednesday, 2nd June 2021 -  With the impacts of the pandemic still rippling through Australia, the Assisting Communities through Direct Connection (ACDC) project is checking in with locals

Disability advocates say we need Assistive Technology for All

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 1st June 2021 -  “To deny people the ability to access vital equipment can be extremely detrimental to their independence, health and wellbeing” 

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