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Disability royal commission given chance to reset with hearings halted

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 18th March 2020 -  The royal commission has postponed all public hearings indefinitely
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WA freezes household expenses amid COVID-19 crisis

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 18th March 2020 -  Community groups praised the state government for recognising the incredible pressures that households are under                                           
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NFPs reveal the devastating impact of coronavirus on their organisations

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 18th March 2020 -  Voices across the social sector say urgent support for charities is needed

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How philanthropy can help tackle the scourge of family violence

Emma Morgan, Tuesday, 17th March 2020 -  In the wake of the murders of Hannah Clarke and her young children, Emma Morgan from The FV Philanthropy Collaboration Project shares thoughts on the role philanthropy can play in a coordinated community response to family violence.

Opinion

Our community is only as strong as those who are struggling the most

Doug Taylor, Tuesday, 17th March 2020 -  In times like these we must remember the vulnerable, especially those who are homeless, writes Doug Taylor, director of mission, communities and social impact at Uniting.
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Urgent calls for targeted COVID-19 response for people with disability

Luke Michael, Monday, 16th March 2020 -  The disability community fear that people will die without a coordinated plan
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Campaign calls for end to disability migration discrimination

Luke Michael, Friday, 13th March 2020 -  Advocates say current migration laws reinforce the stigma and discrimination that people with disability already face
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Victorian family violence victims left homeless after seeking help

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 10th March 2020 -  Community leaders are urging the Victorian government to take action on a social housing shortfall leaving family violence victims homeless
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Pregnant women experiencing homelessness left in the lurch

Luke Michael, Friday, 6th March 2020 -  Experts say pregnancy is a key period to help vulnerable women turn their lives around

Opinion

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COVID-19, charities and misplaced stimulus

David Crosbie, Thursday, 5th March 2020 -  The news is all about coronavirus. But, what does this mean for charities, asks Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie.
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