Anglicare Australia and UnitingCare Australia have come together to condemn the Government’s announcement on the JobSeeker payment, which has come after months of uncertainty.
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UnitingCare Australia and Anglicare Australia say cuts to JobSeeker are a ticking time bomb
Anglicare Australia and UnitingCare Australia are urging the Government to raise the rate of JobSeeker payments for good.
UnitingCare Australia calls for a strong recovery for all
“As we start the parliamentary year, UnitingCare Australia calls on all Parliamentarians to remember their responsibility to think of those most in need. As we navigate important policy decisions, it is incumbent upon all members to consider those in our community who most need our support” said National Director, Claerwen Little.
UnitingCare Australia welcomes additional investment in aged care
The Morrison Government’s latest investment in aged care is another step in the right direction, with the announcement of a further $1billion funding in MYEFO.
UnitingCare Australia echoes calls for permanent increase to JobSeeker
UnitingCare Australia joins Anglicare Australia, Catholic Social Services Austalia, and the Salvation Army in again calling for a permanent increase to the rate of JobSeeker.
Parliament urged to reject expansion of the cashless debit card
The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) and UnitingCare Australia are urging the Senate to oppose legislation to expand the cashless debit card, saying the scheme will only further entrench disempowerment and disadvantage among those on low incomes.
It’s time to tackle loneliness – join the movement to End Loneliness Together
A national organisation has officially launched today, recognising the growing problem of loneliness in our community and starting a national campaign to bring people together. The coalition group – Ending Loneliness Together – has released a landmark whitepaper which delivered recommendations across multiple sectors to drive a national approach […]
122 organisations join together to oppose Government’s plan to axe safe lending laws
Axing safe lending laws will be bad for people, bad for the economy and directly contradict the first recommendation of the banking royal commission, say leading voices across Australia Speaking with one voice, Australia’s leading consumer advocacy organisations, charities, community, legal and family violence organisations, unions and financial counsellors have condemned the government’s […]
Joint statement: Community sector urges parliament to progress the Climate Change Bill 2020
Members of the Australian Community Sector are calling on all members of the Commonwealth Parliament to consider the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020 and to allow a parliamentary inquiry with public hearings, so the community, business and people can have their say. Climate change and a slow, poorly managed […]
29th Annual Target Christmas Appeal launches to support a better Christmas for others
Christmas can be hard for many Australians, especially as so many are doing it tough for the first time this year due to the global pandemic. Many families have to choose between buying gifts for Christmas or paying a power bill, or between a special Christmas dinner or paying for essentials. To […]