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Poor working Aussies feel uncomfortable seeking charity help

Luke Michael, Friday, 14th August 2020 -  Many low-income Australians say they would be too ashamed, awkward, or embarrassed to go to a charity  

Opinion

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Racism, coronavirus and collective trauma

Dr Cathy Kezelman AM, Wednesday, 12th August 2020 -  Dr Cathy Kezelman AM looks at how the events around the world over the past few months, abuses of power, inequality and injustice are driving our individual and collective trauma.
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Aussie charities missing out on government-subsidised COVID-19 loans

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 -  While the loan scheme is being overhauled, sector advocates say it still falls short of what's needed       

Opinion

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Why not for profits are priceless

Fiona Roberts, Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 -  Not-for-profit organisations have critical strengths that are important to a healthy, resilient community, writes Fiona Roberts, sharing some of the findings from her PhD which looked at the role NFPs play in building community resilience to disaster
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Vulnerable groups missing out on COVID-19 support

Luke Michael, Friday, 17th July 2020 -  New research calls for the government to widen its support during the coronavirus crisis
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Ask Izzy gets government funding boost amid rising service demand

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 8th July 2020 -  The website is being upgraded to better help people navigate social support services
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Community sector rallies around residents in hard lock down

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 6th July 2020 -  “What the community is very good at doing is recognising the human needs, and that's certainly what these charities do,” community leader says.
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Aged care in Australia

Andrew Cairns, Thursday, 25th June 2020 -  There is an enormous demand for aged care services in rural and remote areas, but the market is failing. It is up to our communities and civil society to work together on the solutions, writes Community Sector Banking CEO Andrew Cairns.

Opinion

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Corona and the common good

Augustine Zycher, Wednesday, 24th June 2020 -  Uniting around the common good is why Australia was successful in containing COVID-19. But after two months, the consensus regarding the common good has started to come apart, not least because too many have been left out, writes Augustine Zycher.
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Philanthropists and NFP sector leaders honoured on Queen’s Birthday

Luke Michael, Monday, 8th June 2020 -  The Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List has recognised 933 Australians
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