Monthly Archives: December 2019

Dec 24

Community organisations are themselves highly vulnerable to climate change.

Dec 23

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

Dec 22

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

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

Dec 20

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

Proposed rental minimum standards could go further.

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

Dec 19

Writer Josiane Behmoiras shares her reflections on homelessness and belonging.

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

Dec 18

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

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

Dec 17

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

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

Dec 16

(Hint: it doesn't)

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

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

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

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

Dec 6

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