Social Services
Uncertainty of Government funding to Indigenous community services
Funding provided by the government to various Indigenous services across the country has been placed in jeopardy due to delays.......
Domestic violence support services in crisis
Luke Batty was killed by his father a year ago. His mother, Rosie Batty, has stepped up to bring attention......
What’s going to happen to the Homeless?
Last year nearly a quarter of a million Australians went to homelessness services looking for help. It was a number......
Will domestic violence policy changes really make a difference?
A coroner’s report on the shocking murder of South Australian woman Zahra Abrahimzadeh at the hands of her husband has......
Poverty at a staggering level in Australia
It is estimated according to a new report by the Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) that 2.55 million Australians......
Food insecurity looming for Australia
The true extent of poverty is extending to Australia’s food supply. Again those on the lower end of the society......
Failings of income management ignored
Critics and community groups have once again condemning the reaction of the government into the income management program. Reports show......
Cuts threaten women’s only services
In June The NSW Baird government cut funding to women’s refuges and scores of other services for the homeless. The......
Health services say no to budget cuts
Health workers and politicians have joined forces at a rally against health cuts proposed in the Federal budget. A crowd......
Funding doubts force Australian Youth Affairs Coalition closure
AYAC, the national peak body for youth affairs, has announced the closure of its national office as part of a......