Megan Blaxland

Aug 20, 2024 | phys.org | Yuvisthi Naidoo |Ilan Katz |Megan Blaxland

When we think of the concept of the family, a specific version often springs to mind: a mother, a father and children, usually two or three. It's the version of society our policies and systems are built around. But Australia's families are far more diverse. Some are multigenerational, some are sole-parent, some are blended.

Aug 19, 2024 | theconversation.com | Yuvisthi Naidoo |Ilan Katz |Megan Blaxland

When we think of the concept of the family, a specific version often springs to mind: a mother, a father and children, usually two or three. It’s the version of society our policies and systems are built around. But Australia’s families are far more diverse. Some are multigenerational, some are sole-parent, some are blended. We need to understand how families have evolved over time and what that means for the social fabric of our country.

Apr 19, 2023 | apo.org.au | Natasha Cortis |Megan Blaxland

Description Australia’s community service sector delivers essential services to people affected by poverty, disadvantage and inequality. The sector helps people meet basic needs, build and rebuild their lives after trauma or adversity, and find supportive communities of which to be part. While the sector has been navigating chronic underfunding and other challenges for many years, these have recently intensified.