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A person holds a sign at a rally that says End Racism in red letters.

Racism may contribute substantially to psychological stress for First Nations people

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 14th December 2022 -  A ground-breaking study in The Lancet also points to the outcomes that are possible when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people lead research into their communities.
A present wrapped in brown paper and decorated with a bauble and a sprig of pine. Next to it are scissors, a box of baubles, and more sprigs of pine.

‘Tis the season to be eco-conscious (fa la la la la)

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 14th December 2022 -  Christmas doesn’t have to be the most wasteful time of the year. Follow our ideas for a more eco-friendly festive season.

Into the rainbow

Leading with respect this holiday season

Nevena Spirovska, Monday, 12th December 2022 -  There are some small, but meaningful, ways you can make your LGBTIQA+ friends and family feel more comfortable at the end-of-year parties, writes Nevena Spirovska.
A kangaroo stands amid a grassy plain.

Philanthropists and scientists join forces on biodiversity

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 9th December 2022 -  The new Biodiversity Council will centre Indigenous knowledge and foster public recognition of Australia’s biodiversity crisis.
Social services minister Amanda Rishworth in Parliament. She is wearing a black suit and has brown curly hair, and is speaking into a microphone in the House of Representatives.

DES star ratings suspended as department rushes to fix coding error

News Team, Friday, 9th December 2022 -  An external investigation into the error will be established.
A woman sits on a street path beneath colourful posters as a bike rides past. It is apparent that she is experiencing homelessness.

Data reveals burden on homelessness services

Danielle Kutchel, Thursday, 8th December 2022 -  Specialist homelessness services struggled this year with unmet need and continued demand.

Opinion

A group of young people stand in a field with their arms around each other and their backs to the camera.

Philanthropy take note, the next youthquake is coming

Ed Krutsch, Wednesday, 7th December 2022 -  A young person shares why Australia needs more funders directly backing young people’s vision for the future — and how lowering the voting age is where it all starts.
A bridge railing with a cloth poster tied to it that says save the world now, with a handdrawn picture of the earth.

Community sector vital to climate crisis response

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 7th December 2022 -  A new Australian-first climate crisis plan sets out how the sector can use a local lens for mitigation.

COSS Corner

Research into COVID supplement, Tassie training on offer, SA milestone, upcoming Qld webinar

Contributor, Wednesday, 7th December 2022 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

Opinion

Greenpeace AGL

Power Play and AGL

David Ritter, Monday, 5th December 2022 -  Greenpeace CEO David Ritter explains the story behind the organisation’s new documentary, which charts its fight to change the course of energy giant AGL.

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