Monthly Archives: December 2019

Dec 24

We’re not doing enough to help community organisations confront climate change

Community organisations are themselves highly vulnerable to climate change.

Dec 23

What kind of parent evicts and cuts off support to their 18 year old kid? We do.

Young people tell of blowing out birthday candles in the morning and being handed a plastic bag with their possessions

Dec 22

Don’t confuse a public education with a free education.

BY TALISHA OHANESSIAN When most of us think public education we think free education. This idea, after all, is a cornerstone of a

Dec 21

What do we really mean when we talk about ‘justice’?

strong and vibrant communities will do more to prevent crime than any number of 'cops on the beat'.

Dec 20

Response to the Inquiry into Anti-Vilification Protections

At a societal level, vilification and hate divides and damages our community.

Deliver Rental Fairness

Proposed rental minimum standards could go further.

Victorians urged to brace for Jan 1 price changes

Victorians are preparing for a series of price hikes and cost changes that take effect on 1 January 2020.

Freeing the NDIS of buck-passing, funding holes and dead ends.

We need a big picture, long-term strategy to fix the NDIS

Dec 19

Every Victorian deserves to live in a ‘healthy home’

Simple measures like energy efficient appliances can make a huge difference to household budgets and to people’s quality of life,

Dec 18

Managing School Infrastructure

Submission to the inquiry into Auditor-General’s Report No. 253.

Cross-sector support for Victorian leadership on climate

All Victorians should be on a unity ticket when it comes to climate change.

Dec 17

Bold action is required to end homelessness and fix our housing crisis

We already know how to end homelessness—we just need to do what works.

We must get the process of self-determination right

The best outcomes will come when policies and programs are shaped and led by Aboriginal people.

Dec 16

On what level does ‘drip funding’ social service bodies make sense?

(Hint: it doesn't)

Community organisations need relief from ‘stealth’ funding cuts

Victoria needs a strong community sector--with funding tied to true costs

Victoria must become a ‘wellbeing economy’

“What's the use in a Triple A credit rating if people are homeless?"

Action on mental health needed right now

Cash-strapped frontline mental health services can’t wait until after the Royal Commission for funding relief.

Victoria must make wellbeing its driving force

Victoria could make real chnage by becoming a 'wellbing economy'.

Dec 12

House-dreaming

One grandmother’s reflections on poverty, homelessness and belonging. By Josiane Behmoiras.

Dec 11

Are you ready for an emergency event this summer?

A range of resources are available for organisations, clients and communities to help prepare for the summer season.

Dec 6

Pathway to a positive future

“The real world doesn’t start after school; it’s happening now.”