The latest two-yearly snapshot, from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, of national well-being uses high-quality data to show how Australians are faring in key areas, including housing, education and skills, employment, social support and justice and safety. The […]
Free financial workshops for women
The Australian Shareholders Association are running free financial literacy workshop for women over 55. Learn to cut through financial jargon, understand financial plans and goals, clarify your super and source and engage with a professional adviser. Find out more. October […]
Anti-Poverty Week
Anti-Poverty Week supports the Australian community to have an increased understanding of poverty and to take action collectively to end it. This event is supported by a diverse network of individuals and organisations who share this purpose and focus our […]
Human rights discussion paper
On 14 December 2018, the Australian Human Rights Commission announced a major project: ‘Free and Equal: An Australian conversation on human rights’ (the National Conversation). Throughout this year, the HRC will be talking with people nationally to identify what makes an effective system […]
The Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health – Issues Paper
The Australian Productivity Commission has released an issues paper outlining a range of issues on which they seeks information and feedback. Initial submissions were due by 5 April 2019. Opportunity for further comment will be sought upon release of the […]
Northern Rivers’ outstanding volunteers recognised in the 2019 Volunteer Awards
Volunteers from across the Northern Rivers region were today recognised for their outstanding contribution to volunteering at a special ceremony in Lismore. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering which has […]
Outstanding Orana volunteers off to 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards final!
Volunteers from across the Orana region were today recognised for their outstanding contribution to volunteering at a special ceremony in Dubbo. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering which has grown […]
Outstanding Central West volunteers recognised, applauded and off to the 2019 Award’s final!
Volunteers from across the NSW Central West were today recognised for their outstanding contribution to volunteering at a special ceremony in Bathurst. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering which has […]
North Shore volunteers off to 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards final!
(Above Image) Mayor Pam Palmer – Municipality of Lane Cove, Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney – City of Willoughby Council, Senior and Overall Volunteer of the Year for the North Shore Region Susan Kadar from St Ives who volunteers with The Sydney […]
NSW Far West volunteers recognised for their outstanding contribution to volunteering!
Image above: Mayor Darriea Turley AM, City of Broken Hill Council and Sandra Haring – Adult and Overall winner for the Far West region. Volunteers from across the NSW Far West were today recognised for their outstanding contribution to volunteering at […]