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It’s good that children’s mental health is finally being addressed – but there is more to do

Deb Tsorbaris, Thursday, 30th June 2022 -  Despite immense progress in the space, infant mental health remains comparatively unaddressed and often poorly understood, writes Deb Tsorbaris.
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Seven things the for-purpose sector can learn from the Census

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 29th June 2022 -  There’s been a decrease in volunteers, an increase in Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, and more people have a mental illness, according to the latest data.
A close up image of a computer keyboard. The 'enter' or 'return' key now reads 'find job' instead.

‘Dysfunctional’ jobactive system slammed by users

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 29th June 2022 -  People who use jobactive are frustrated at a lack of support from those supposed to help them find work – but there is hope the new system rolling out from July will be an improvement.

Opinion

Mystery Bay, one of eight communities on the NSW south coast selected for further microgrid studies.

The clean energy revolution isn’t just a techno-fix – it’s about capturing hearts and minds

Contributor, Wednesday, 29th June 2022 -  The climate crisis demands innovations in our everyday infrastructures. If these changes are to be adopted en masse, finding the right fit between communities and infrastructures is vital.
An elderly man wearing a blue shirt sits in front of an iPad at a table. A younger woman with brown hair, wearing a colourful dress, stands behind him and is pointing at the iPad. They are both smiling.

Seniors conquer the digital divide with a little help from friends

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 28th June 2022 -  Elderly people are often left behind in the digital world, but a community housing organisation has found a way to help bridge the gap.
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ACF launches bid to have off-shore gas project reassessed

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 28th June 2022 -  The Scarborough gas project would release more than a billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, potentially endangering one of Australia’s most beloved environmental havens.

COSS Corner

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Increases to the minimum wage, drop in solutions and the high cost of doing business

Contributor, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

Opinion

Truck loaded with containers full of apples ready to be shipped.

The world’s affluent must start eating local food to tackle the climate crisis, new research shows

Contributor, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 -  Since 1995, worldwide agricultural and food trade has more than doubled. It’s never been clearer that eating local produce is a powerful way to take action on climate change, write Arunima Malik and Mengyu Li from University of Sydney.
graffiti of a picture of a boat with the words Refugees Welcome underneath

The importance of ‘Healing’ in Refugee Week 2022

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 -  We speak to refugees, advocates and community leaders about the theme of this year’s Refugee Week and what healing could look like.

A lighter note

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Anti-Racism Race combats racism through surrealism

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 21st June 2022 -  A quirky new format is shining a light on the resources available to support people who experience racism.

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