The Dhadjowa Foundation, a grassroots and family-governed not-for-profit held its fundraising launch on April 3 in Melbourne. The organisation provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families who have lost loved ones in custody with strategic, coordinated and culturally appropriate support. The conception…
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…
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…
In the wake of the devastating attacks in Atlanta in March, where six Asian women were killed and leaving a resounding impact worldwide, the necessity for mental health support for the Asian-Australian community is at a crucial point. In a 2020 survey…

The end of JobKeeper will see up to 250,000 people joining the unemployment queue – with many seeing their weekly income drop from $500 a week to just $314 per week or $44/day. From 1 April, JobSeeker will be cut by $50 a week seeing people…
Berry Street Take Two is a partner in the Stronger Futures project which has received an NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence grant. Despite growing recognition of intergenerational cycles of trauma and family violence, there is limited research evidence regarding effective intervention strategies to prevent…
A coalition of 13 walking, bike riding, transport, health and research groups are urging the Victorian Government to make it easier for people to walk and ride as more Victorians return to working onsite. The coalition has released the Streets are for everyone consensus…
STORY Dogs, an Australian child literacy charity, recently partnered with Dr Claire Stevens, veterinarian, author and dog lover, as an ambassador for its aim to make reading fun for children. Story Dogs Co-founder Janine Sigley said “Claire will be helping Story Dogs…

Twelve years on from the devastating 2009 Victorian bushfires, the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is offering another round of funding to support impacted communities as they continue to rebuild, reconnect and recover. Supported by the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund…