Dave Pugh

observations about life in the NT, social policy and disadvantage of all types, particularly the challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

[Dave Pugh @DaveAPugh]

@SharonDownman1 Me too. Oh so sad!

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@ColvinKate @CHPVic @HomelessnessAus congrats and all the best

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@NTShelterInc @katew5000 @fanniebay @Mix1049_Darwin @NationalShelter Well said NTshelter @AnglicareNT @anglicare_aust @AshleyPerezAUS

[Dave Pugh @DaveAPugh]

Providing a safety net of affordable housing is a basic commitment for all developed countries and yet increasingly unlikely in the NT. Thanks NTshelter for reminding us how far we have drifted.

[NT Shelter @NTShelterInc]

There's no time for dithering on urban housing. Our "Comeback Capital" aspirations are increasingly constrained by our growing inability to house existing Territorians, let alone future Territorians @katew5000 @fanniebay @Mix1049_Darwin @NationalShelter https://t.co/Bi2xWgMloT

[Anglicare-NT @AnglicareNT]

The importance of knowing where you are from, respecting traditional knowledge on child development and understanding neural pathways - Play & Learn Support (PALS) presentation, We Grow Them Up Learning Forum, 18-20 May, East Arnhem.

[Dave Pugh @DaveAPugh]

@djrogerramjet @Milliganreports great quote- thanks

[Dave Pugh @DaveAPugh]

@dit_is_M Me too. But Well done.

[Dave Pugh @DaveAPugh]

Ngukurr is determined to shape its own future. It’s a privilege to be asked to partner Aboriginal community organisations as they build skills to run more community services. Leonie Patterson, Cammila Kraus and Naomi Havens are @AnglicareNT staff who do this support work so well

[Dave Pugh @DaveAPugh]

Congrats to all involved in NT Human services industry plan launched today- planning because
NT Health and social assistance employment expecting 40% growth by 2023. “Remote services have many challenges and this plan is critical. “John Patterson. CEO AMSANT

[Dave Pugh @DaveAPugh]

Up to 25million people become climate refugees each year as a result of weather catastrophes. And in the NT, 50% of the population are in rental properties where their capacity to mitigate the impact of heat rise is limited. So many elderly live without a…https://t.co/HC3viDGtQU

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Clare Bizley #Kudos Is there anything you can't do?! #MakingAnImpact https://t.co/OIXbynaDES

[Anglicare-NT @AnglicareNT]

‘We have to fight, even if we have no hope of winning - fight for what you believe in regardless of if you win - fight for compassion, empathy, humility’ @JaneCaro @anglicare_aust

[Dave Pugh @DaveAPugh]

Leonie PATTERSON thanks for representing the perspective of stolen generations Aboriginal people in this important discussion about the impact of social determinants of health on Aboriginal people, and sharing the pride of Aboriginal people for courageous…https://t.co/z6SNQAJxq3

[Mark Glasson @MarkGlasson]

How much more evidence and support is required for our leaders to act on Newstart and the Youth Allowance. Trapping people in poverty is not good enough. #RaiseTheRate

[Dave Pugh @DaveAPugh]

@fanniebay I agree Michael. The same goes for our social challenges- we need bold people with vision and courage. Good progress is being made but so much more hoped for in The next year.

[Anglicare-NT @AnglicareNT]

A massive thanks to @AboriginalTv and @Radio_Larrakia for their partnership at this year's Couch Surfing event! https://t.co/XD6o2vJsA4

[John Boffa @DoctorBoffa]

The level of poverty in the NT is far above that of other jurisdictions yet the Commonwealth government have dramatically reduced GST revenue. The principle of equity once core to our Federation through the Commonwealth Grants Commission is no more https://t.co/a7uY4EV7IX

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@AshleyPerezAUS You look like you’ve had a few already!

[Dave Pugh @DaveAPugh]

The NT Budget repair cuts homeless service by 3% but others by only 1%. Anglicare NT understands that in downturns belts need to be tightened. What we don’t understand is why the funding to support the homeless including homeless young people is so disproportionally reduced.

[Anglicare-NT @AnglicareNT]

“If we can afford to spend hundreds of billions on tax cuts, then we can surely afford a safety net, a secure home, and a dignified life for every Australian,” Anglicare Australia Executive Director Kasy Chambers https://t.co/KyY66BbNUz