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Victoria’s $30M Commitment to Tackle Family Violence

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 3rd June 2014 - The Victorian Government has committed $30 million in funding in a bid to protect and support women and children at high risk of family violence. As part of the plan, announced at the…

Significant Hardships For Young People in Care: Report

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 27th May 2014 - Children in care experience dramatically higher incidences of mental and chronic health issues, are more likely to be bullied at school, and are more likely to find it difficult to…

Older Women Among Australia’s ‘Hidden Homeless’

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th April 2014 - Older women in Australia are increasingly at risk of becoming homeless, primarily because of poverty and unaffordable housing, according to a new research report commissioned…

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Time to Think ‘Solutions’ to Child Abuse

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 26th February 2014 - Not for Profit leaders, academics, practitioners and policy makers need to come together to cultivate innovative new ways to ensure child safety, writes Dr Sarah Wise from the Berry…

Protect Children From Alcohol Advertising: National Report

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 25th February 2014 - The Not for Profit sector has urged the Federal Government to act quickly to protect children from unrestrained alcohol advertising on television, following the release of a national…

Children Top Beneficiaries of Aussie Charity

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 25th February 2014 - Children are most likely to directly benefit from Australian charities, according to data collected by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Data from…

Dolly Parton Brings Books Down Under

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 11th February 2014 - United Way Australia has joined forces with US singing icon Dolly Parton to help inspire Aussie pre-school children and their parents to read. Dolly Parton is in Australia to launch…

Racism Influences Health Outcomes – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th September 2013 - An international review led by the University of Melbourne has found children and young people experience poor mental health, depression and anxiety following experiences of racism.…

Most New Australian Charities Focus on Children and Women

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 29th August 2013 - Nationally, more than half of the newly-registered charities in Australia are focused on children, with another 30 per cent working to assist women, according to new figures released…

New Foundation Focuses on Violence

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 31st July 2013 - A new national Foundation has been created to engage and raise awareness in the community on the prevention of violence against women and their children. The Foundation to Prevent…

New Guide Puts Needs of Kids First in Disasters

Staff Reporter, Monday, 1st July 2013 - A national guide which puts the needs of children at the forefront of natural disaster and emergency planning, will help local councils across Australia plan for their diverse needs…

Disadvantaged Kids Missing Out on Sport

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 19th June 2013 - Children living in disadvantaged communities are being deprived of sporting and cultural activities, according to new research. The study: Sport, culture and the internet: Are…

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