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Multicultural Voices Australia Conference in Brisbane

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The National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters Council has officially rebranded as Multicultural Voices Australia, a change announced at its conference in Brisbane. The organisation says the new name better reflects and represents Australia’s multicultural community media sector. Members also elected Mary Irene Bayldon-Tavutavu as the organisation’s next president. Image: Image: Supplied/ E Jordan Produced By: …

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Community radio adds $153 million to the Australian music industry

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A new report from Monash University has found community radio stations contribute an estimated $153 million in value to the Australian music industry each year, while playing more than double the amount of local music heard on commercial radio. One example is SYN station, which has helped foster emerging artists and talent by giving young …

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Birthing On Country program improves birth outcomes for Indigenous women

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A Birthing on Country program in Nowra, New South Wales is improving birth outcomes and providing more integrated healthcare for Aboriginal women and their families Waminda is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation whose wrap-around support programs could serve as an inspiration for similar services around the country.  The Birthing on Country movement aims to …

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Indigenous Unmet Housing Needs More Than Double That of Other Australians

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More than 45,000 Indigenous households across Australia are living without adequate housing, according to new national research published by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute The study finds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families are far more likely to experience overcrowding, rental stress and poor-quality housing – at almost double the rate of other …

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Raising concerns over falling number of volunteers

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Volunteering and the idea of service sits at the heart of Australia’s civic life, helping build stronger communities, deepen trust in institutions, and create a more inclusive society. But many community groups say volunteer numbers are falling, raising concerns about how to sustain this critical workforce into the future. Peak body Volunteering Australia is championing …

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