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What Trauma-Informed Means in Practice

Contributor, Tuesday, 31st July 2018 -  A trauma-informed model implemented throughout an organisation, can support a culture of child safety, writes MacKillop Family Services ahead of a two-day seminar exploring The Sanctuary Model in Context.

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Rising Up to Support Those Affected By Domestic Violence

Luke Michael, Monday, 30th July 2018 -  Nicolle Edwards is the founder and CEO of RizeUp, a community-driven organisation dedicated to supporting women and families affected by domestic and family violence. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Opinion

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‘Give It the Moon’, and Other Bad Ideas for Stopping the AI Apocalypse

Will Dayble, Thursday, 26th July 2018 -  Once you get your head around artificial intelligence, it stops being so ridiculous, which is terrifying, in the most absolute sense, writes Will Dayble, the founder of the Fitzroy Academy.
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RSL National President Resigns Amid ACNC Investigation

Luke Michael, Monday, 23rd July 2018 -  RSL National president Robert Dick has quit during a watchdog investigation into “critical governance issues” affecting the scandal-plagued charity.

Opinion

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Public Sector Doesn’t Need a Parent, it Needs a Partner

Alvaro Maz, Monday, 23rd July 2018 -  When I was studying International Relations, Philosophy and Urban Planning I never thought I would end up dedicating my career trying to make government better, writes Alvaro Maz, co-founder and managing director at Code for Australia.

Changemaker

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Rewriting Social Care Rules in the NDIS Age

Luke Michael, Monday, 23rd July 2018 -  Danielle Ballantine is the CEO of Your Side, a not-for-profit disability and aged care provider based in Sydney. She is this week’s Changemaker.

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The Last Straw for Single Use Plastics in Australia

Luke Michael, Monday, 16th July 2018 -  Eva Mackinley is the founder and CEO of The Last Straw, a campaign to reduce the use of the plastic straws in venues around Australia. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Analysis

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Senator Sues: Sexism, Women and Australian Politics

Avery Poole, Wednesday, 11th July 2018 -  The sexist remark thrown at Senator Sarah Hanson-Young underscores the urgent need for more women in Australian parliament, writes Dr Avery Poole, assistant director at the Melbourne School of Government at the University of Melbourne, in this articl

Analysis

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The NDIS: Why ‘Customer-Centricity’ Counts

Diana Ferner, Tuesday, 10th July 2018 -  The NDIS is presenting a huge change to the disability services ecosystem. So significant is it that the struggle to adapt and deliver at NDIS price points is pushing many organisations to decide whether they can continue to provide the same services
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Rising Indigenous Voice Ready to Lead if Chosen

Paul Carter, Monday, 9th July 2018 -  During NAIDOC Week many familiar Indigenous leaders will be in the media, but at the same time a young Indigenous advocate, a rising voice representing the next generation of leadership, has returned to Australia from addressing the UN Human Rights C
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