Kylie’s story I have a number of conditions, I was born with spina bifida and scoliosis. I’m also in renal failure at moment, so I’m on nocturnal dialysis and ... Read More
People are the whole reason for social policy and it’s time to bring them back into the picture when designing systems and delivering support, to help make sure ... Read More
Rob’s story I grew up with a father who had a mental illness that was never diagnosed. As a child I was very religious and always had dark thoughts. I started ... Read More
Giving people an online platform to tell their stories of living life on a low income can be powerful and life-changing advocacy, but also carries many challenges ... Read More
My name is Helena. I separated from my husband in 2007 as a result of family violence, including emotional, social, financial, sexual and physical abuse. Many ... Read More
Allan Martin has drawn on his own experience to become a powerful advocate for people facing homelessness. This article is currently not available online. ... Read More
The phrase “it’s the economy, stupid” was coined during Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 American presidential campaign. But over the last 30 years economic policy ... Read More
If we listen to the older people in our community we will hear a clear message, that a person’s need to have a role, a value and a purpose, does not diminish with ... Read More
One person’s Bottom Line Blog story, republished courtesy of the author and TasCOSS. This article is currently not available online. Subscribe today to receive ... Read More
Neighbourhood houses are a trusted part of Victoria’s social infrastructure and have been for more than three decades. More than just about being ‘engaged’ or ... Read More
Working with people through place-based app roaches as part of justice reinvestment helps tackle the mix of long-term and complex exclusion and disadvantage that ... Read More
Sharon* is a married mother of two young boys. When Kildonan came into contact with Sharon, she and her sons had just left the family home after experiencing ... Read More
People’s stories offer insights and a personal power that can bring about social change, particularly when people in positions of power listen, learn and act on ... Read More
Quercus Beechworth (formerly Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre), in north east Victoria, connects with our community in many ways, including community cooking ... Read More
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If we listen to the older people in our community we will hear a clear message, that a person’s need to have a role, a value and a purpose, does not diminish with age, and that there ... Read More
Kylie’s story I have a number of conditions, I was born with spina bifida and scoliosis. I’m also in renal failure at moment, so I’m on nocturnal dialysis and awaiting another ... Read More
My name is Helena. I separated from my husband in 2007 as a result of family violence, including emotional, social, financial, sexual and physical abuse. Many elements of this have ... Read More
The phrase “it’s the economy, stupid” was coined during Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 American presidential campaign. But over the last 30 years economic policy makers worldwide, ... Read More