The Action Plan to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen and children is out and includes NO new housing commitments so women can escape a violent home.
And we know each year more than 7,600 women return to violent homes because they have nowhere to go.
That is not good.
ACOSS are proud supporters of the #UluruStatement#FromTheHeart!
#YES to recognising 65,000 years of Indigenous history.
#YES to a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament.
#YES to recognising the past, to diversity and to a better future for all!
#yes23
BREAKING NEWS: The Australian Government has announced the end of temporary protection for refugees, bringing an end to a cruel and unnecessary policy. Read our media release about what this means for refugees in Australia and what work still remains.
https://t.co/qknyn7TWwS
In partnership with Womens Community Shelters, LW has housed women over 55 through our meanwhile-use projects. This cohort is the fastest growing group facing homelessness in Aus and innovative housing solutions ensure many have a home. https://t.co/efh1KDW4f7
The Transcultural Mental Health Line is a telephone service available to support people who live in #NSW, from culturally & linguistically diverse communities. Call the Transcultural #MentalHealth Line on 1800 648 911. (The line operates Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm.)
People in NSW are encouraged to stay on alert for symptoms of gastroenteritis, with testing and hospital data showing a significant rise in cases in recent weeks across the state.
#Centrelink Crisis Payment
A woman who's just left DV and is homeless missed one call from a private number.
Soooo, her claim is REJECTED.
Most DV victims are advised NOT to accept calls from private numbers because it could be their perpetrator.
Solution? @MicaelaCronin
Provide core funding for neighbourhood centres and similar services that act as access and distribution points for essential support, social connection and pathways to assistance during tough times. Estimated cost: $27 million pa
Pledge your support: https://t.co/Q27rVewfg0
To end homelessness we need social and affordable housing - great to partner with @shelternsw @CHIA_NSW @PropertyCouncil to present a way forward for NSW Government https://t.co/DYVoL1Qrdu
@Scutty@DrCameronMurray@HIDDENTRADER101 What narrative? It’s a statistic. It’s not good. Most commonly missed bills are electricity gas and water (10%, up from 8% in Q2)
Talk to @ACOSS or any of a number of organisations. The majority of Australians are doing fine, but a minority are really hurting
Don’t ever let the Gov tell you they can’t afford to do something. They are choosing to spend the money on something else - Richard Denniss @RDNS_TAI @TheAusInstitute#NCOSSConference
$12.50 - That's how much a single mother in Australia with two children on income support has to feed her family for one day.
If we want Australian children to grow up free from poverty, we must support those raising them.
#antipovertyweek#endchildpoverty
Free local mental health support is available for flood and disaster affected residents. Individuals of all ages can call 1800 595 212, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5:00pm (except public holidays).
More info is also available at https://t.co/bOmmoIzeJ1
#WentworthHealthcare