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ASRC at risk of closure

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 13th February 2023 -  The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre launches emergency appeal, saying it only has enough savings left to cover six weeks of operation.

Opinion

Silencing somebody won’t help change their view

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 13th February 2023 -  When you want to win hearts and minds on the road to change, sometimes you can gain the most ground by engaging with the people who support you the least. neil

Opinion

Choosing change

Deb Tsorbaris, Monday, 13th February 2023 -  There is a common thread that often runs through referrals to child and family services and it's something we can fix if we choose to. 
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Housing and homelessness dominates social sector agenda

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 8th February 2023 -  As federal parliament resumes this week, not-for-profit organisations are moving to try to alleviate homelessness and asking the government to intervene in the housing crisis. 
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New Early Years Strategy to include sector’s experiences

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 7th February 2023 -  The federal government is calling on health, education and family support organisations to contribute to the strategy’s development.
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Housing first program beats targets

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 6th February 2023 -  As well as housing, the program provides wrap-around support to participants.

Changemaker

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Leading change at the highest level

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Thursday, 2nd February 2023 -  Leading some of the sector’s most recognisable charities demonstrated to Dawn O’Neil AM that collaboration is critical to solving complex social problems. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Opinion

We need heart in the conversation about social inclusion

Amy Clark, Wednesday, 1st February 2023 -  In the discussion about inclusivity, people living with intellectual disability are being left out of the conversation, says Amy Clark. 
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Creating a compassionate classroom

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 31st January 2023 -  A philanthropy-backed education program aims to build an inclusive society, combat discrimination and warn against spreading misinformation.
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Survey finds employees enjoy supported employment

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 25th January 2023 -  Advocates warn any reform of supported employment should include the voices of those who work there.

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