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15 October 2026

National Carers Week (October 11 – 17) is a time to recognise and celebrate unpaid carers and consider how we can care for their wellbeing. 

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2 October 2026

BSL was proud to participate in the Anglicare Australia National Conference on Larrakia Country in Darwin from 21-23 September.

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1 September 2026

The Yarra Thrive Hub is blooming into spring, with Victorian Minister for Jobs Melissa Horne officially opening the site on September 1 following a Welcome to Country from Wurundjeri man Thane Garvey.

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Media releases

14 October 2026

Evaluations commissioned by the Department of Social Services (DSS) affirm HIPPY’s positive impact on children's learning and development, parental confidence and connections to community.

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23 September 2026

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) urges the Australian Government to focus on people experiencing disadvantage so they are not left behind as our country navigates a more uncertain future.

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18 September 2026

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomes the introduction of the Child Support and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Ending Financial Abuse in the Child Support Scheme) Bill.

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