Ezekiel Simperingham, Thursday, 9th July 2020 - It is clear that the pandemic is affecting some more than others. We need to look beyond our own communities and provide support to those who are far from home, often isolated and at grave…
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th May 2019 - Australia’s refugee and migrant communities are embracing volunteering as a way to combat feelings of isolation, despite many organisations lacking the resources to offer suitable…
Luke Michael, Friday, 30th November 2018 - The community sector has implored Labor to reject a bill forcing migrants to wait four years to access key welfare payments. Under federal government measures backed by Labor on…
Luke Michael, Monday, 18th June 2018 - Alice Wojcik is the CEO and founder of the Refugee Migrant Children Centre (RMCC), a charity helping to empower refugee and migrant children to create their own opportunities. She…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 12th June 2018 -
An alliance of more than 30 peak bodies and welfare groups have called on the Senate to reject legislation which would force new migrants to wait four years to access various social…
Luke Michael, Friday, 20th April 2018 - Community groups have expressed vehement opposition to proposed legislation which would force migrants to wait longer to receive welfare payments, warning it would lead to increased…
Luke Michael, Friday, 24th November 2017 - Migrant and refugee students are almost 25 per cent less likely to find full-time employment after graduation compared to Australian-born students, according to new research.…
Wendy Williams, Thursday, 12th October 2017 - Issues affecting refugee and migrant women are set to be championed by a new national women’s alliance being backed by not for profits from across Australia.The Harmony Alliance:…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 13th February 2014 -
Banking giant Westpac will award more than half a million dollars in funding to Not for Profits committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged Australians, as part of its 2014 Community…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th February 2014 -
A new Queensland Government program will provide funding for Not for Profit and Council projects to help migrants and refugees find employment or become involved in business ventures.…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 -
Growing national shoeshine and leather care social franchise Buffed is offering members of marginalised communities the opportunity to own and develop their own micro-business.…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 13th November 2013 -
Melbourne social enterprise The Social Studio is stitching the first thread in what they hope will become a tapestry of mainstream employment opportunities for those new to Australia.…