Luke Michael, Wednesday, 8th July 2020 - New research shows the mental health impacts of the pandemic are far reachingAustralia’s mental health response to COVID-19 needs to consider broader social and economic…
Luke Michael, Monday, 21st May 2018 - The public’s perception of homelessness does not reflect the diverse reality of homelessness in Australia, according to a new report.Wesley Mission released a perceptions of homelessness…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 19th October 2016 - Social enterprises and individuals wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of people who need it most could be in the running for $25,000 in grant funding.The Campaign for…
Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 6th May 2014 -
Disability carers are extremely resilient and resourceful, but their mental and physical well-being would decline significantly if support services disappeared or were diminished,…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th February 2014 - Any doubt that charities are the little people in political discourse and national policy debates is being clearly dispelled by the Coalition Government’s continued enthusiasm…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 10th October 2013 -
Wesley Mission has launched a new website that provides instant information on suicide prevention, crisis support and mental health services from any location in Australia.
The…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 30th April 2013 -
Living on the streets can leave children and young people with lifelong mental and physical scars but for a growing number it is a far safer option than staying at home, according to…
Staff Reporter, Friday, 1st February 2013 -
The Federal Government has delayed the introduction of its controversial 2011-12 Budget measure to introduce new charity taxes until July 1, 2014 – a move welcomed by the Not…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th December 2012 -
The Federal Government has announced the 73 successful projects that will share funding from the $10 million Practical Design Fund to help prepare for the introduction of the National…
Lina Caneva, Monday, 14th May 2012 -
Almost 90 per cent of Australians who have cared for a spouse or relative with mental health issues reported a harmful impact on their own physical and mental health, according to a…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 9th May 2012 -
Major welfare peak bodies and organisations have described the Federal Budget as promising, fair and a ‘Robin Hood” style approach to fiscal management – but…