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New survey reveals the financial costs of COVID-19 for people with disability

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 10th June 2020 - More than 90 per cent of people with disability have seen their expenses increase

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Change is important for the environment. But why is it so hard to do?

Simon Smallchua, Wednesday, 10th June 2020 - While 2020 is about to go down as one of our most challenging years, it’s also proving to be a time for self-reflection. Harvey’s COO Simon Smallchua has been using the space to think more about his family’s impact on the planet and what we can

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Philanthropists and NFP sector leaders honoured on Queen’s Birthday

Luke Michael, Monday, 8th June 2020 - The Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List has recognised 933 Australians

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‘Charities don’t want to be casualties of the COVID crisis’: NFPs facing a dire financial future

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 3rd June 2020 - Analysis shows almost one in five Aussie charities could be at high risk of closing their doors within six months

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Support for returning to learning is key to protecting future employment

Renee Hancock, Tuesday, 2nd June 2020 - The divide between socioeconomic disadvantaged youth and those from wealthier homes is at risk of widening even further, writes Renee Hancock, who is calling on state and federal governments to invest in a taskforce of youth workers.

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A national approach is urgently needed to extend state care during the pandemic

Paul McDonald, Sunday, 31st May 2020 - All states and territories need to follow Victoria’s lead and stop young people being forced to leave care for at least the rest of this year, writes Paul McDonald, chair of The Home Stretch campaign.

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COVID-19 and the impacts on mental health

Andrew Cairns, Thursday, 28th May 2020 - With the pandemic bringing significant mental health challenges, it is important we support each other and remember we are in this together, writes Community Sector Banking CEO Andrew Cairns.

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Supporting our vulnerable youth: Managing harmful substance abuse

Mike Davis, Wednesday, 27th May 2020 - COVID-19 has compounded the issue of youth drinking and drug abuse, writes Mike Davis, who talks about a new program that TaskForce is running which is designed to help.

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