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Community life has not returned to normal

Trish Prentice, Wednesday, 30th November 2022 -  Scanlon Foundation Research Institute’s Social Cohesion study shows significant challenges in the not-quite-post-COVID world. But where to from here, asks Trish Prentice. 
People walk past a graffiti mural of a house with dollar signs coming out of the chimney

Urgent action needed on rents, as pressure grows on sector

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 29th November 2022 -  The latest Rental Affordability Index has clear implications for policymakers with calls growing to increase financial support for those struggling.
A pile of Australian coins on a yellow surface and background.

Welfare support crucial to passing of IR bill

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 28th November 2022 -  The sector’s hard work in advocating for the rights of those on welfare pays off.
Jill Gallagher, AO, an Aboriginal woman, smiles at the camera.

Self-Determination Fund founded in Victoria

News Team, Monday, 28th November 2022 -  The establishment of the fund comes as the sector hears more about the planned Voice to federal parliament.
A dark-haired lady sits at a table, giving a presentation. She has Down syndrome. An older lady with grey hair sits next to her.

Lived experience changing attitudes and outcomes in health

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 -  An ambassador program led by people with Down Syndrome is tackling dire health outcomes for people with intellectual disability and providing inclusive employment.
A group of people sit on and stand around a playground. They are all smiling. They are staff at Jumbunna.

Jumbunna grows with community

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 -  A holistic approach to early childhood health and education shows what happens when a service provider grows with the community.
A group of men sit at a table at a pub. They are all smiling and raising a glass to the camera.

Blokes just wanna have fun (too)

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 -  A program to alleviate loneliness in men has proven wildly popular.
Three Aborginal women smile at the camera. On the left is Eileen, in the middle is Ricache and on the right is Sharna.

Navigators guide First Nations people through the NDIS maze

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 -  Using a self-determination approach, a South Australian program is guiding Aboriginal people on how to get what they need from the NDIS.
a group of people with their hands together in a circle, in a gesture of support

Flipping the script on hoarding

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 -  A three-pronged approach helps people with hoarding tendencies and gives them back their self-worth.
A collection of dirty plastic bags.

Lost without REDcycle? Here are some alternatives

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 -  REDcycle may have dominated soft plastic recycling before its collapse, but there are alternatives.

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