Elders
Morrison takes on the age pension
With the budget fast approaching the government has been pressured to avoid the same mistakes as last year. Today Scott......
Older Australians discriminated at Work
The Human Rights Commission released a a report today showing that more that work place discrimination affects more than a......
Michael Kirby calls for equality in aged care
Australia’s longest serving High Court Judge the Honourable Michael Kirby QC retired in 2009 but since stepping down he has......
Poorer health outcomes for elderly migrants
A report released this week from the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia says that people from non-English speaking......
Intergenerational report and ageing population, what to do?
The Intergenerational report brought some important issues to celebrate, such as the ageing population being more present in the workforce,......
Disability advocates call for overhaul of federal funding
The plight of the young disabled is under close examination right now with two senate inquiries into young people in......
Whitegate residents not backing down
Whitegate, the Alice Springs town camp that is under pressure to disband, with water and power cut off, is not......
Community led organizations to prevent Aboriginal youth suicide
While successive Governments have implemented strategies to support aboriginal well being, aboriginal youth suicide remains a continuing concern among the......
Gomeroi people call on Environment Minister to stop destruction of sacred sites
The Gomeroi people today met with Environment Minister Greg Hunt. They are calling on the Federal government to stop Whitehaven......
Calls for a national representative body for Indigenous elders
Indigenous elders across the country are working on a national representative body for elders after attending a Think Tank at......