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.
Why the Great Australian Bight needs World Heritage protection
Enough is enough. Bushfires are having an incomprehensible impact on Australia’s wildlife.
It’s time to do what we can to save what we have left.
We must say NO to drilling the Great Australian Bight.
Sign our petition to give it the protection it deserves.
Help enforce a Koala protection act
We’ve seen enough devastation to make our hearts overflow with grief. We need hope for the future.
Australians are facing a grim fact: our beloved koalas may become extinct as a result of these horrific bushfires. We must act now to enforce a Koala Protection Act.
