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Targeted approach needed to end ‘alarmingly high’ rates of violence against women with disability

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 10th February 2022 -  “This is not a problem just for the disability community, it is everyone’s problem, and we all must be part of the solution” 

Opinion

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Predictions for 2022: Charities

Belinda Drew, Thursday, 10th February 2022 -  Looking ahead to the coming year, Belinda Drew, CEO of Community Services Industry Alliance, issues a call to action to the community sector to set a big agenda.

Aboriginal corporation launches crowdfunding campaign to buy back traditional land

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 9th February 2022 -  The NFP’s crowdfunding campaign has raised just over $300,000 so far 

Opinion

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Now is not the time to resume the old ‘normal’ service – we need a new approach and fast

Cassandra Goldie, Tuesday, 8th February 2022 -  Reports that Treasurer Josh Frydenberg considers the economic situation in Australia is anywhere near “normal” and that we can leave the next stage of Australia’s future to the private sector are deeply concerning, writes ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra

Putting homelessness on the map

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 7th February 2022 -  “We are hopeful that the findings will serve as a call to action for decision-makers, and a reminder that ending homelessness isn’t just necessary, but possible.”

Into the rainbow

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Pride, passion and protest

Nevena Spirovska, Monday, 7th February 2022 -  It is thanks to the work of advocacy groups that strides have been made to advance the rights of LGBTIQA+ Australians. But what happens when those same organisations experience internal turmoil, asks Nevena Spirovska.
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New online platform to help women with intellectual disabilities navigate the workplace

Nikki Stefanoff, Monday, 7th February 2022 -  During her time working in the disability sector, Tara Shekede became frustrated with the lack of resources to help people with a disability live and work independently, so she decided to create her own. 

Youth matters

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The customer is not always right…

Ani Prakash, Thursday, 3rd February 2022 -  Ani Prakash reflects on what must be done to protect retail and hospitality workers, many of whom are young people, from facing increasing abuse from customers.

Opinion

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Women make up half the disability population but just over a third of NDIS recipients

Contributor, Wednesday, 2nd February 2022 -  To better understand what’s behind the disparity, Sophie Yates, Eleanor Malbon, Gemma Carey and Jen Hargrave interviewed 30 women about their experiences with the NDIS. Here they share their findings.

COSS Corner

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FindHelpTAS, a COVID rapid response group, and covering the basics

Contributor, Wednesday, 2nd February 2022 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

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