Social Services
Repeals axe charity commission
The fallout continues after “repeal day” yesterday on which the Abbott Government announced billions in cuts to a myriad of......
Domestic violence services fear cuts to funding
Community organisations servicing victims of domestic violence today implored the Federal Government to maintain their small yet vital funding. The......
All’s fair in government welfare
Australia’s welfare system has been labelled “unsustainable” by Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews, and is now under review. The Disability......
Community food projects lose government support
Local food projects like community gardens and farmers markets are growing in popularity around Australia. Last year the federal government......
Gay discrimination concerns as faith-based NGOs step in to NDIS
Faith-based organisations currently enjoy an exemption from discrimination law in some areas. As part of the NDIS, some services previously......
Call for parliament to focus on child poverty
Social service organisations and UNICEF have today jointly issued a call for the new parliament to strong focus to tackling......
Anti-Poverty Week supporting Australians
This week was Anti-Poverty Week which saw people and organisations around the country come together to support and raise awareness......
Poverty a complex problem in rural Australia
One in three people live in rural, regional and remote parts of the country, yet social service organisations say the......
Pressure for aged care support
This Seniors’ Week, we take a look at some of the issues facing older people. Australia’s aged population is rapidly......
The great debate’s omissions
The election 2013 campaign trail has been criticised by welfare advocates as lacking a social conscience. Last night’s great debate......