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Inter-governmental partnership helps house older women
An article in the Summer edition of The Record, Vinnie's quarterly publication. A new 38-unit development located in Argyle Street, Hobart will provide homes for women who are priority applicants on the Housing Register and at risk of homelessness, with a particular focus on women aged 55 and over.
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Housing response continues with new Cairns partner
An article in The Record, the Society's quarterly publication on Vinnies support for social housing. We are ready to hit the ground running in 2024 to build up our housing response and provide more Queenslanders with a safe, long-term place to call home.
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A long walk to freedom
An article in The Record Summer 2023 edition about a group known as Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality. More than 10,000 people were left out of the decision in February by the Labor government to grant permanent visas to those on Temporary Protection Visas and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas.
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Pre Budget Submission
The Society’s 2024 Pre Budget submission calls for an increase in Australian Government funding to address the cost of living and housing crises, the needs of people seeking asylum, and urgent changes to Services Australia. The submission also outlines how changes to our welfare and taxation systems could lift a significant number of people out of poverty and calls for the stage 3 tax cuts to be dropped.
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Cost of Living Question on Notice
A response from the St Vincent de Paul Society to a Question on Notice (QoN) relating to the cost of living crisis and how it is impacting our services and those who need them.
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Streamlined Participation Requirements
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia expresses reservations about the proposed amendments in the Bill regarding the employment services model. Vinnie's concerns include the lack of meaningful consultation with Job Active participants, potential risks of non-compliance with automated systems, and insufficient evidence on trial data and automated decision-making.
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