Luke Michael, Thursday, 29th August 2019 -
Disability advocates are calling on the Morrison government to develop a sexuality policy for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, warning that participants are being denied full autonomy over their own bodies.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 28th August 2019 -
A project looking to eliminate a debilitating skin disease affecting 200 million people globally is among the winners of a $50 million philanthropic award.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 28th August 2019 -
Older Australians are suffering mental health problems and psychological distress because of soaring mortgage debt, new research shows.
Luke Michael, Monday, 26th August 2019 -
Dismantling medical evacuation laws for asylum seekers and refugees may lead to more people dying needlessly on Manus Island and Nauru, a Senate inquiry has heard.
Luke Michael, Monday, 26th August 2019 -
Crisis accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in Sydney has almost hit capacity, new data shows, prompting calls for an urgent injection of social housing across the state.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 22nd August 2019 -
Young Australians with friends and family members experiencing drug and alcohol problems are almost twice as likely to feel sad and negative about their future compared to other people, according to new research.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 20th August 2019 -
The St Vincent de Paul Society has backtracked on comments suggesting Newstart should only be raised for those over 55, with the charity pledging its support for a $75 increase for all recipients.
Luke Michael, Monday, 19th August 2019 -
Australian defence veterans using homelessness services are twice as likely to be sleeping rough compared to non-veterans seeking specialist support, new data shows.
Luke Michael, Monday, 19th August 2019 -
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) must use its diplomatic power to protect aid workers from violence, a parliamentary committee says.
Luke Michael, Friday, 16th August 2019 -
The Northern Territory government’s decision to build a new youth detention centre beside an adult prison has angered Indigenous groups, who say the move ignores a key royal commission recommendation.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 14th August 2019 -
Australian humanitarian groups are frustrated by the Morrison government’s plan to redirect $500 million from the nation’s shrinking aid budget towards a climate change funding package for the Pacific region.
