Category: News
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Justice for Indigenous youth
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make up a disproportionately large amount of Australia’s prison population in a cycle that begins in childhood.
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Pressure mounts on Morrison Government to increase JobSeeker payments post COVID-19

By Meika Bottrill | @meikabottrill As Australia begins to relax COVID-19 restrictions, many are concerned that the JobSeeker payments will be the next to go. (Image Source: United States Studies Centre) Advocates for the JobSeeker scheme have spoken out about their disappointment with the speculation of payments returning to the equivalent of $40 a day…
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JobSeeker to return to mutual obligations from June 9
The government has announced that from today it is reinforcing mutual obligations as a requirement for individuals to receive JobSeeker payments.
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Young Australians to feel social impact of unemployment for years after COVID-19

COVID-19 is shaking the economy and increasing unemployment figures. Young Aussies are particularly vulnerable to the long-term impacts of youth unemployment.
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Southern Women Matter: The organisation displaying the importance of domestic violence prevention
With domestic violence becoming more concerning during the COVID-19 crisis, the need for a southern domestic violence hub is becoming more evident.
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Love thy neighbour: how Adelaide-based organisation, Neighbours Helping Neighbours, has helped Adelaide’s elderly throughout the pandemic

Whilst COVID-19 brought out the worst in some, it brought out the best in others, as shown by Katie Standish and her grass-roots initiative to help the elderly during these times.
