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Commonwealth Ombudsman Reveals Challenges of Social Inclusion & Service Delivery

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th September 2011 -  The Commonwealth Ombudsman has called on the Federal Government and its agencies to take active steps to improve their approach to social inclusion, in particular those who are newly socially excluded.

NBN Needs Tough Rules to Reduce Digital Divide

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th September 2011 -  The National Broadband Network risks contributing further to the digital divide if tough rules regarding fair treatment and financial hardship are not ensured according the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN).

Aboriginal Advocacy Group calls for Bipartisan Support on Post-Intervention Policy

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th September 2011 -  National advocacy organisation, ANTaR has called on both major political parties to learn from the international development experience and work with Aboriginal people to plan the transition from intervention to sustainable futures.

Schools Given Choice Under Chaplaincy Changes

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th September 2011 -  Schools will be able to choose whether to employ a chaplain or a secular student welfare worker under changed to the National School Chaplaincy Program announced by the Gillard Government.

Community Sector Calls for New Approach to Asylum Seekers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th September 2011 -  Leaders of Australia’s major charities and social service organisations have signed a statement calling on the Australian Government to give up offshore processing and establish a humane approach to people seeking asylum.

High Court Grounds Malaysia Solution – Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st September 2011 -  Unless there were to be a bipartisan agreement in the Parliament or a government deal with the Greens, asylum seekers arriving by boat now need to be processed fairly, promptly, on our terms and on our turf says ‘the meddling priest’, Fr Frank Br

Salvos Clarify Position on Mandatory Pre-Commitment on Poker Machines

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st September 2011 -  The Salvation Army has been forced to clarify its position on mandatory pre-commitment on poker machines after reports the welfare organisation had back-flipped on it’s support for the concept.

Understanding Transport Disadvantage in Australia

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st September 2011 -  Transport difficulties are consistently identified as a factor that restricts Australian families’ capacity to access services and participate in activities, according to the Australian Institute of Family Studies.

Minister Calls on Employers to Give People with a Disability a Go

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st September 2011 -  A new Australian new study shows that while employers generally agree that people with disability have a good attitude towards work, many continue to operate under the misconception that people with disability will be less productive.

Charities Applaud High Court Ruling Against Malaysia Swap Deal

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 31st August 2011 -  Leading Not for Profit organisations – including Baptcare, Mission Australia and Amnesty International– have welcomed the High Court’s ruling which effectively stops the Gillard Government’s asylum seeker swap deal with Malaysia.
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