@Purposeaus

We work with not-for-profit and purposeful organisations to build their strategic, advocacy and communications capacity to create change.

[ACOSS @ACOSS]

October is National Mental Health Month - a time to come together to build awareness, community and connection around mental health.
#MentalHealthMonth

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

Today, the Commission has released a new report on how the Australian media reports on ageing and older people.

The study, 'Shaping Perceptions', found the media is failing to accurately represent older people.

https://t.co/w6vQYwCP0B

Read more: https://t.co/JJrIH5lRJ9

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

First Nations Co CEO Marni Tuala will discuss solutions to eradicate systemic racism at this year's Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture on 1 November. Learn more and register for this free online event: https://t.co/dWdZeo5gyv
#AusHumanRights

[@Purposeaus @purposeaus]

This week, we welcomed 17 people to our live Policy Writing Session & have more than 30 people joining us for our Self Paced Policy & Advocacy Intensive.

You can still join our Intensive which is happening over the next 5 weeks & is self paced.

https://t.co/xu7TPbJWKT

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

Commissioner Hollonds will deliver a National Press Club address on Wednesday 2 October on how Australia can transform child justice to improve safety and wellbeing.
Book your tickets to the Canberra event at https://t.co/jZTblwKIzx
#AusHumanRights #ChildJustice #ChildWellbeing

[@Purposeaus @purposeaus]

Do you develop submissions for government consultations?

Want to learn more about how to make the most of these processes?

Join us for our Policy writing: Developing compelling submissions course online.

https://t.co/xu7TPbKuAr

[ACOSS @ACOSS]

The Australian Public Service Commissioner released its report on the #Robodebt Inquiry. For a scheme that unlawfully hounded people for money they did not owe over several years, it’s shameful that little accountability has come to pass.
Our statement: https://t.co/yulDyt3hcB

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

ICYMI: National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds was interviewed on RN Breakfast. Her message? "Tough on crime" policies don’t lead to better outcomes for children. Listen to the full interview here: https://t.co/RgEjOxewyn
#AusHumanRights #HelpWayEarlier @AnneHollonds

[@Purposeaus @purposeaus]

This training is for anyone who engages with government and parliamentary submission processes who wants to maximise impact and outcomes.

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https://t.co/6Wzrs6ZQb1

[@Purposeaus @purposeaus]

Not-for-profit organisations are constantly seeking to balance reactive and proactive policy and advocacy activities.

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[@Purposeaus @purposeaus]

Policy writing - Developing compelling submissions explores everything from strategic approaches to engaging with these processes through to writing and communicating submissions effectively.

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[Women in Public Health @WPHau]

Calling all Victorian women in public health! Join us for our inaugural Women in Public Health Network event on Sept 13 @VicHealth . Inspiring speakers, gender equity panel, and networking galore! Don't miss out – register now: https://t.co/DeCas2X4OG

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

NARO and National Shelter's great report on renter reforms aligns with everything we've found in our own work: the government has not gone far enough to make sure renters have safe, healthy, affordable homes. We need to make sure renters are heard and legally protected.

[Thomas Mayo @thomasmayo23]

The national tour to launch ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ has begun in Townsville with my sister, Tanya, and niece Elle at Mary Who? bookshop.

Thank you to everyone who came along, Ben Gertz, Chris Rollason and Michael Beale for speaking, and Jess Naunton for MC’ing.

[Zoe Daniel (she/her) @zdaniel]

Write to your federal MP. Let’s get this done.

[Our Health in Our Hands ❤️💛🖤 @NACCHOAustralia]

Today marks the beginning of FASD Awareness month. A time for building awareness about FASD, opening discussions among our peers about the importance of creating supportive communities for alcohol-free pregnancies.

https://t.co/tBUbrCY4J3

#FASDAwarenessMonth #StrongBorn

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

"Wear it Purple Day is a great opportunity to show up for LGBTQIA+ children & young people & support them to take pride in who they are. All young people, regardless of sexuality, sex or gender identity, have the right to non-discrimination, respect & equality," @AnneHollonds

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody has urged the Federal Government to reconsider the decision to renege on a commitment to have LGBTIQA+-related questions and topics in the 2026 Census.
Read more: https://t.co/UHefFqCMTS

#aushumanrights
#census
#diversepopulation