Charities fighting upward battle in radically changed world
While most of us have gone into lockdown, charities have done the opposite by ramping up services to help those affected by COVID-19. Having come to terms with dwindling donations and a disappearing volunteer base, many are now facing the strange new world head on.
50 years of solitude
Don’t worry, we are not suggesting to lock the door for the next 50 years. We do, however, strongly encourage some light reading at this time. The insights and life of Billy Barr, who has been in self-enforced social isolation in Colorado for nearly half a century is truly fascinating.
2020: Time to stop the war on children
As many as one in five children around the world is living in an area affected by conflict. Bombs destroy their homes, schools and hospitals. Friends are shot and injured. Family members are killed.
Nowhere is safe to them.
We urgently need you to speak out today and help #STOPTHEWARONCHILDREN.
Statement from The Vocal Minority team
Here at The Vocal Minority, our heart goes out to everybody (and we mean, everybody) who is affected by the current situation around the world. Through our advocacy work, we vow to keep fighting for those who need us most – especially during these strange times.
Long road to recovery
Some good news just came out NSW: a group of koalas has been released back into the wild. It made us wonder, how are the koalas recovering in general from the devastating bushfires? We’re also making a case for life streaming koala cuteness as mandatory self-isolation viewing.
Are you switching off?
This summer alone, over 12 million hectares were destroyed by bushfires and over 1.25 billion native animals perished. Cities were shrouded in toxic smoke haze for weeks on end while farms and regional towns were devastated by drought. The time to act is NOW.
Community against the virus
A collective sense of unease is growing as we are heading into the thick of the epidemic. At The Vocal Minority, we are also grappling with what lies ahead but one thing we do know – we must not forget those around us. Here’s what we’re doing…
Tragedy of homelessness among older women
Older women are the fastest-growing group of homeless people in Australia. The number of women aged 65 to 74 describing themselves as homeless has increased dramatically. But the crisis may be even deeper, since female homelessness often plays out invisibly in relatives’ guest rooms or on friends’ sofas.
The true value of a royal commission
The anticipated royal commission into bushfires has now been announced. Scott Morrison wants it to report back by the end of August so its advice can be acted upon quickly. So, what are some of the expected recommendations and do we really need a royal commission?
Love your work
Essential services provided to remote and rural Australia continue to be highly valued by people across the country, with an annual study showing CareFlight and the Royal Flying Doctors are our two most reputable charities.
