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Policy risks exposing women’s super to financial abuse

Domestic violence researchers say women facing financial abuse are often coerced into giving up their Super by their partners. Financial coercion is becoming more common and the long-term impact on women, in particular, is detrimental. As the federal coalition could increase super withdrawals to 50 thousand for first home buyers, this would place women in …

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Community outcry to preserve cultural heritage of iconic Adelaide pub

Over 3000 marched from Adelaide’s Crown and Anchor to Parliament House in protest of a proposed redevelopment which could see the iconic venue become student accommodation. Outcry erupted with calls to amend state planning laws to preserve the pub’s social and cultural value. Since, The Upper House of State Parliament backed a Green’s motion acknowledging …

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Easier mental health treatment for hearing impaired Australians

A new program was launched to support Australians with hearing impairments to seek for mental health treatment. Developed by Expression Australia and supported by Eastern Health in Melbourne, the program includes Auslan cards which will help patients to obtain better treatment. The program will not replace an interpreter, and it will help staff to find …

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