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Housing Affordability Measures Going ‘Backwards’ Minister Warns

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th October 2016 - Australia’s affordable housing measures so far have gone backwards and meeting current challenges needs the joint effort of all levels of government, the assistant minister for social services Senator Zed Seselja has warned.

Podcast: Australia’s True Colours – On the Borderline

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 18th October 2016 - Contemporary Australia is the product of multiple waves of immigration, but now anti-immigration sentiment is on the rise.

NFPs to Consider ‘Hidden Crisis’ of Homelessness and Older Women

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 18th October 2016 - Not-for-profit organisations are joining forces to address a knowledge gap around an increasing number of older women experiencing homelessness.

NFPs Demand ACT NDIS Shutdown Be Reversed

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 18th October 2016 - Disability advocacy organisations across the country have united to call on the state and federal governments to work together to reverse the “shutdown” of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in the ACT.

Forrest Calls for Lift in Australia’s Future Vision

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 12th October 2016 - Australia must combine ethical business practices with macro philanthropy to create a powerful force for common good, Australian philanthropist and mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has told the National Press Club.

Backflip on Greyhound Racing Ban a ‘Devastating Blow’ for NFPs

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 11th October 2016 - Not for profits are “bitterly disappointed” at the decision by the New South Wales Government to reverse the statewide ban on greyhound racing.

Labor Set to Kill Off Plebiscite Legislation

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 11th October 2016 - The opposition is set to vote against the government’s controversial marriage equality plebiscite bill in parliament on Tuesday, claiming proposed amendments to the Marriage Act, released overnight by Senator George Brandis, would introduce new for

Opinion

Senator Malowney? – Surely It Is Time

Tricia Malowney, Tuesday, 11th October 2016 - I think it is time for a Senator Malowney…if the senate nomination to replace Stephen Conroy following his recent resignation needs to be filled by a woman, why not a woman with a disability, writes systemic advocate for inclusive practices Tricia

Need for ‘Policy Communities’ to Help Deliver Social Services

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 6th October 2016 - Australia’s public sector needs to engage better with the social services sector to implement policies and deliver services within a changing framework of public expectations, competition and a tight fiscal environment, a conference in Melbourne ha

Housing Affordability Must be Linked to Infrastructure Agenda

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 6th October 2016 - Any new strategies to address housing affordability and homelessness should be linked to Australia’s infrastructure agenda, according to sector leaders at a community forum in Sydney on Wednesday.

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