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.
On the brink of extinction
An estimated 113 species of native animals may die out as a result of this year’s bushfires. Saving these animals will come with a price tag of over half a billion dollars while widespread reform of habitat management is urged.
International Women’s Day calendar of events
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on the 8th of March. The theme this year is Equality. With a host of events happening throughout the country in early March, we have made a shortlist of recommended events near you.
Managing the waste crisis
Australia is struggling with a waste crisis. As population-growth increases consumption and waste, managing this waste is becoming an ever-greater challenge. With Clean Up Australia Day around the corner, we look at what solutions are touted to effectively manage and reduce waste.
Charities losing out as public focuses on bushfires
It’s an oxymoron. Charitable organisations have raised a record amount of funds this summer, yet many say that they’re in trouble. What is going on? This ABC News article examines why charities are seeing their donations dry up (hint: it’s related to the bushfires).
Epidemic of the 21st century
Diabetes is Australia’s fastest-growing chronic condition, but you probably don’t know much about it. Chances are that you know someone with diabetes, but the condition is often stigmatised and misunderstood. How much do you really know about diabetes and how it affects people?
Australia’s bushfire crisis – where to from here?
The reaction to the bushfire crisis has been nothing short of extraordinary, raising almost half a billion dollars so far. At the Vocal Minority, we look at this phenomenon from a fundraising and advocacy point of view.
Independent review reveals NDIS plagued by problems
A recent review of the NDIS scheme has found that the implementation of the system has not been smooth. The report claims that people with disability have reported poor experiences when working with NDIA staff and its partners in the community.
Bushfires and a warming planet
The summer of 2020 will forever be remembered as one of relentless and unprecedented bushfires. Of people seeking shelter on the beach on New Year’s Eve. It will also go down as a defining time where bushfires and climate change became synonymous in our minds. Here are the key facts.
