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Birthing On Country program improves birth outcomes for Indigenous women

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

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

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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AI and financial sustainability focus for CBAA conference

This year’s Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s conference kicked off in Nipaluna/Hobart this week, hosting community media from across the country.  This year, the conference was focused on AI as a tool to support broadcasters and fundraising strategies to bolster the sector’s financial sustainability. Image: Image: supplied/ E Jordan Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In …

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