Luke Michael, Wednesday, 11th July 2018 -
Charity leader and opponent of the mandatory detention and offshore processing of asylum seekers, Dr John Falzon is launching a bid for federal Labor preselection hoping to drive progressive change from within the party.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 10th July 2018 -
Community organisations are being encouraged to challenge “racist myths” targeting African-Australians after an incendiary television report on “African gangs running riot”.
Luke Michael, Monday, 9th July 2018 -
More than one-third of Australians are experiencing some form of food insecurity, a number significantly higher than previously reported, new research shows.
Luke Michael, Monday, 9th July 2018 -
The Turnbull government has been urged to renew its investment in remote Indigenous housing, with the completion of the National Partnership on Remote Housing leaving several states without Commonwealth funding.
Luke Michael, Monday, 9th July 2018 -
A new study led by a researcher with lived experience of disability will investigate the workplace experiences of people who develop a physical disability mid-career.
Luke Michael, Monday, 9th July 2018 -
Julia Cambage is CEO of TRY Australia, a social purpose organisation operating since 1883. She is this week’s Changemaker.
Luke Michael, Monday, 2nd July 2018 -
Tracy McLeod Howe is the incoming CEO of White Ribbon Australia, a not for profit leading a social movement of men and boys working to end violence against women. She is this week’s Changemaker.
Luke Michael, Monday, 25th June 2018 -
Sean Gordon is the founder and CEO of SchoolAid, a charity helping to empower young philanthropists. He is this week’s Changemaker.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 21st June 2018 -
The federal government has announced the establishment of an Autism Advisory Group, but suspicions have been raised that the group’s agenda is about excluding people with autism from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 20th June 2018 -
The campaign to raise Newstart has gained further momentum, after delegates from local councils across Australia passed a motion urging the federal government to raise the income support payment.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 20th June 2018 -
The Senate has passed legislation to establish a National Redress Scheme from 1 July, but the community and legal sectors have warned that the possible exclusion of people with criminal convictions is a denial of human rights.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 19th June 2018 -
The charity sector has voiced its concerns about the government’s Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme (FITS) Bill at a Parliamentary Joint Committee hearing, warning of the legislation’s “unnecessary and harmful impacts” on Australian charities.
