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Investing in charities: economic stimulus spending on steroids

David Crosbie, Thursday, 3rd September 2020 -  The Australian Taxation Office has confirmed that 320,000 charity workers are receiving JobKeeper. When it ends, charities will need a higher level of investment if Australia is to achieve the post-pandemic economic recovery we are all hoping for, wr

Youth matters

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How we can improve mental health services for CALD communities and young people

Sammy Huynh, Thursday, 3rd September 2020 -  Sammy Huynh reflects on the gaps she sees for CALD communities and young people as a young social worker.

Opinion

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A HomeSeeker Package could end homelessness in Australia for good

David Pearson, Wednesday, 2nd September 2020 -  Ending rough sleeping homelessness is not a pipe-dream – but it needs leadership, writes David Pearson, CEO of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness.    
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ACOSS report uncovers rampant inequality in Australia pre-COVID

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 2nd September 2020 -  Charities say the data highlights the need to improve the nation's welfare safety net
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Rental affordability crisis worsens for low-income Aussies

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 1st September 2020 -  Anglicare says with many renters out of work, the temporary JobSeeker boost is the only thing keeping a roof over people's head     
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Federal government urged to boost social housing investment

Luke Michael, Monday, 31st August 2020 -  Advocates say investing in this area would help rebuild Australia as it recovers from the economic impacts of the pandemic 

COSS Corner

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The coronavirus supplement, 100 Families WA, and the value of the not-for profit sector

Contributor, Monday, 31st August 2020 -  A fortnightly roundup of the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.
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Singing to the same tune: Government backs Tune Review recommendations

Wendy Williams, Friday, 28th August 2020 -  NDIS Minister Stuart Robert announces “the most substantial package of reforms to the NDIS since its establishment”
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Researchers warn of uneven housing supply across Australia

Luke Michael, Thursday, 27th August 2020 -  Housing supply varied across states and territories and also in mainland capital cities

Opinion

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Poverty is trapping women in abusive relationships

Cathy Humphreys, Wednesday, 26th August 2020 -  The Australian government’s JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments need to be recognised as crucial tools for preventing domestic and family violence – and need to be maintained, writes Professor Cathy Humphreys from University of Melbourne. 

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