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Federal Court Fee Waivers For Disadvantaged Welcomed

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 12th September 2012 -  Community Law Australia has welcomed a Federal Court decision to reintroduce fee waivers and exemptions for disadvantaged litigants, but has expressed concern about other fee changes.

ABS Figures Reassess Homelessness

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 11th September 2012 -  The Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Australia’s homeless numbers are dropping after producing revised figures using a new and expanded definition of homelessness.

NSW Investigates NGO Corruption Risks

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th August 2012 -  The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating corruption risk issues in relation to the delivery of human services by non-government organisations (NGOs) in NSW.

Australia’s Failed Disability Report Card

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 29th August 2012 -  A coalition of major disability organisations claims Australia is failing to meet the basic rights of people with a disability in a new report to be delivered to the United Nations.

NFPs Applaud National Dental Package

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 29th August 2012 -  The Federal Government's landmark dental package worth $4 billion dollars has been applauded by the Not for Profit sector.

CEO Announced for Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 22nd August 2012 -  Human resources management expert, Serge Sardo has been appointed to lead what is described as Australia’s first independent body dedicated to preventing and treating problem gambling.

Massive Shortfall for Victorian Food Relief Agencies – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 21st August 2012 -  Victorian food relief agencies are facing a massive shortfall – needing five million extra kilograms of food this year to feed Victorians in need, according to Foodbank Australia’s first ever hunger report.

RailCorp Accused Of Disabled Discrimination

Staff Reporter, Friday, 10th August 2012 -  Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes AM, is taking the NSW state-owned public transport operator RailCorp to the Federal Magistrates Court over discrimination for disabled passengers.

Tenants Satisfied with Public Housing – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th August 2012 -  The majority of Australia’s public housing tenants are satisfied with the services of their housing provider, according to a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

National Homelessness Week ‘Opportunity’

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th August 2012 -  Not for Profits are encouraging Australia to use National Homeless Week as an opportunity to focus on finding solutions.
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