Women should have full participation in the talks between Afghan government officials, opposition political leaders, and the Taliban under United Nations auspices, Human Rights Watch said last week. Human rights advocates in Afghanistan have raised concerns that women and victims’ organizations will be sidelined in…
SHAKE It Up Australia Foundation invites Australians to Pause 4 Parkinson’s in April, by hosting a fundraising event with family, friends or colleagues, or by simply donating to mark World Parkinson’s Day on 11 April 2021. Clyde Campbell founded Shake It Up…
Extra support and positive learning environments can make a huge difference to students experiencing the effects of disadvantage. Since 2013, our Koorie Learning Club for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students has been offering exactly that. And it’s bringing students of all ages together…
ON World Health Day, April 7, Australians are being urged to get behind the 220,000 men across the country living with or beyond prostate cancer to ensure that no one battles the disease alone. The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) has…
Sixty-five Sunsuper and 141 QSuper members have written to their superannuation funds calling on them to stop investing in thermal coal. Members are urging the funds to reconcile stated commitments to invest responsibly with their investments in high-emitting assets. QSuper and Sunsuper…
Zahra Foundation presents our first ever Women Empowering Women event. At our pay-it-forward luncheon you can hear from three inspirational women: Tanya Hosch – Executive General Manager Inclusion & Social Policy, AFL Kelly Jamieson – Founder and Managing Director, Edible Blooms Kate Thiele…
Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2021 is now open. Young people aged 15-19 across the country are encouraged to have their say. Celebrating its 20th year, the Youth Survey is the largest online survey of its kind and provides an important insight into the experiences and views…
FOUNDING Director of The Fred Hollows Foundation Gabi Hollows has been named one of the top 25 Australians generating positive social change in the Impact 25 Awards. In addition, Gabi received the Judge’s Choice Award for Collaboration at a virtual ceremony last…
Government documents show the Western Australian government rejected a cattle company’s application to destroy bilby habitat next to an ecologically sensitive wetland – then approved the clearing following a flurry of political donations and lobbying. The Pardoo Beef Corporation, owned by a…
New data analysed by Sea Shepherd reveals almost 80% of all sharks snagged on drumlines in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park have been killed over twelve months. “While we wait for the Queensland Government to take action on their promised changes,…
