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Digital inclusion, a one-stop-shop for NT support services and Tasmania heads to the polls

Contributor, Thursday, 1st April 2021 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.
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Adelaide Zero Project makes great strides in bid to end street homelessness

Luke Michael, Thursday, 1st April 2021 -  The project involves over 40 organisations from across the public, private, community and university sectors      

Housing all Australians

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A big problem requires even bigger solutions

Fiona Patten, Thursday, 1st April 2021 -  When it comes to homelessness, government should prioritise implementing diverse, forward-thinking early intervention strategies, writes MP Fiona Patten reflecting on the recommendations made in Victoria’s Homelessness Inquiry. 

Opinion

Black Lives Matter Protest March. A sign reading 'justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are'

Four Aboriginal deaths in custody in three weeks: Is defunding police the answer?

Contributor, Wednesday, 31st March 2021 -  In the wake of four Aboriginal deaths in custody in three weeks, the government needs to reassess the police and corrections systems in Australia, writes Robyn Newitt.

Disability advocacy groups receive funding lifeline

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 30th March 2021 -  But advocates note the funding pledge is more of a stop-gap measure than a long-term commitment 
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The passport to Victoria’s community recovery

Jen Frees, Tuesday, 30th March 2021 -  Particularly in the wake of a pandemic, volunteering is key to community resilience and recovery. With a Volunteer Passport via weVolunteer, it’s easier than ever to make a difference and support the causes and communities you care about.

Opinion

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‘Just a draft’ still means it was – or is – in the mix

Adam Schickerling, Monday, 29th March 2021 -  The leaking of draft changes to the NDIS strikes a blow not just to those potentially affected, but at the very heart of what could, and should, be a life and society-changing scheme, writes Adam Schickerling from brain injury peak body, Synapse.
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Leaked NDIS plan sparks anger among disability groups

Luke Michael, Monday, 29th March 2021 -  But the Morrison government says the leaked plan is just “one of 78 drafts” being considered

Opinion

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At least 2.6 million people face poverty when COVID payments end and rental stress soars

Contributor, Wednesday, 24th March 2021 -  JobKeeper and the COVID supplement to JobSeeker benefits will be gone in a week. The combined effect will be to halve some recipients' incomes and the rent they can afford, write Simone Casey and Liss Ralston.

Opinion

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One veteran on average dies by suicide every two weeks. This is what a royal commission needs to look at

Contributor, Tuesday, 23rd March 2021 -  There have been numerous inquiries into veteran suicide, mental health and combat trauma over the past 20 years – with little positive outcome, write Deborah Morris and Ben Wadham.

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