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Dec 10, 2024 | 
thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Ritchelle Drilon |Menchie Khairuddin
Australia grapples with a homelessness crisis, according to a new report from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI). The report, released today, reveals a 22% increase in rough sleeping nationwide over the past three years. This alarming trend is accompanied by a surge in the number of people seeking assistance from homelessness services, with a 12% rise in monthly caseloads since 2019-20.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Menchie Khairuddin
Australian businesses, charities & nonprofits can win a free $50,000 PR strategy and programme from Pure Public Relations & New Colony. Leading PR firms Pure Public Relations and New Colony have joined forces to launch the Impact Challenge, a pro bono initiative designed to empower deserving organisations to overcome their toughest obstacles in 2025. “We understand the current difficulties many Australian organisations are facing,” said Molly Hyndman, Head of Impact at Pure Public Relations.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Menchie Khairuddin |Pearl Dy
New research highlights the benefits of tailored job support programs in helping Australians find lasting employment and improve their lives. New research shines a light on the effectiveness of tailored job support programs in helping Australians facing significant barriers find lasting employment.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Adrianne Saplagio |Menchie Khairuddin
Bupa Foundation invests $520,000 in 54 community groups across Australia and New Zealand to create healthier cities. Bupa has announced that 54 community groups will share $520,000 from the 2024 Bupa Foundation Community Grants program. These grants will support initiatives that promote mental health, environmental sustainability, and social connection.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Adrianne Saplagio |Menchie Khairuddin
BEING – Mental Health Consumers, the peak advocacy body for mental health consumers in New South Wales, has appointed Giancarlo de Vera as its new Chief Executive Officer. De Vera, a seasoned advocate with lived experience of psychosocial disability, will assume the role on December 9, 2024. De Vera brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to social justice to the role.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Adrianne Saplagio |Menchie Khairuddin
In a significant move to provide greater support to families who have tragically lost loved ones in road crimes, the New South Wales Government has passed crucial legislation. The Victims Rights and Support Amendment (Victims Support Counselling) Bill 2024, enacted last night, will expand the scope of the Victims Support Scheme to include counselling services for bereaved family members.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Adrianne Saplagio |Menchie Khairuddin
With victim-survivors facing rising demand for services, this initiative provides a much-needed boost. Eight full-time equivalent (FTE) workers are already employed across various services, with an additional worker set to join them soon. Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Justine Elliot, emphasized the critical role these workers play in ensuring timely access to support, particularly for those residing in peri-urban areas.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Adrianne Saplagio |Menchie Khairuddin
Government Child Protection Domestic and Family Violence Latest News With victim-survivors facing rising demand for services, this initiative provides a much-needed boost. Eight full-time equivalent (FTE) workers are already employed across various services, with an additional worker set to join them soon.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Menchie Khairuddin |Lourdes Antenor
Climate Funding Latest News “We recognise the profound impact of climate change on Pacific communities, culture and livelihoods,” said Foreign Minister Penny Wong. “Australia is proud to stand with our Pacific partners in addressing the climate crisis. We share the responsibility of protecting the lives and livelihoods that rely on the Blue Pacific.”The fund will assist developing countries in responding to extreme weather events and slow-onset climate change impacts.
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Nov 25, 2024 | thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Menchie Khairuddin |Lourdes Antenor
Climate Funding Latest News “We recognise the profound impact of climate change on Pacific communities, culture and livelihoods,” said Foreign Minister Penny Wong. “Australia is proud to stand with our Pacific partners in addressing the climate crisis. We share the responsibility of protecting the lives and livelihoods that rely on the Blue Pacific.”The fund will assist developing countries in responding to extreme weather events and slow-onset climate change impacts.
