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Supporting our vulnerable youth: Managing harmful substance abuse

Mike Davis, Wednesday, 27th May 2020 -  COVID-19 has compounded the issue of youth drinking and drug abuse, writes Mike Davis,  who talks about a new program that TaskForce is running which is designed to help.
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The communities left behind in the pandemic

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 25th May 2020 -  “We are essentially putting a Band-Aid on what could become a larger societal issue,” charity leader says.
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Fears COVID-19 will hurt Aussie families already struggling to pay rent

Luke Michael, Friday, 22nd May 2020 -  Experts hope the coronavirus pandemic will convince policymakers to take drastic housing action       
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COVID-19 helps shift public perceptions of marginalised Aussies

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 20th May 2020 -  The pandemic is changing the way Australians view others
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‘We must act now’: Barriers uncovered for young people with disability

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 20th May 2020 -  The Mission Australia Youth Survey has taken a disability lens to its data for the first time
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New data reveals lower rate of Indigenous kids in youth justice

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 19th May 2020 -  But Indigenous children are still 16 times more likely than non-Indigenous children to be under supervision
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Foreign aid transformed amid crisis

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 18th May 2020 -  Overseas aid charities are scrambling to deliver programs amongst coronavirus chaos
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‘The COVID-19 pandemic is seismic’: Community groups fear for survival

Luke Michael, Friday, 15th May 2020 -  Many NFPs have been forced to cut staff amid a drop in fundraising levels
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Why a post-COVID housing investment ‘makes perfect sense’ for governments

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 13th May 2020 -  Labor wants to ensure affordable housing is available for the nation's frontline workers
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Fears COVID-19 could have a long-lasting impact on women’s safety

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 12th May 2020 -  “The risks of this crisis and the recovery period are only just beginning to emerge," one advocate says. 

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