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Le Quyen 4
4 June 2026

Since retiring from her job at a shoe factory in Preston, Le Quyen has found daily connection and comfort at BSL’s Coolibah Centre in Fitzroy.

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Karmila and Murray 1
4 June 2026

Murray began his working life in hospitality, spending years in high‑end hotels and restaurants around the world.

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Maureen Wheeler 2026 1
4 June 2026

On a blustery Melbourne morning in late March, we sat down with Maureen Wheeler AO to talk about her early life, her unexpected path into publishing and what inspired her to support us to establish the BSL Innovation Fund.

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Media releases

24 June 2026

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomes the likely passage of the Federal Government’s tax reform legislation, describing it as an important step toward a fairer and more sustainable tax and transfer system.

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15 June 2026

When people are welcomed from when they arrive, and supported to thrive, they are better able to participate in education, employment and community life, strengthening both individual futures and the wider community. This is something we can all contribute to.

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12 June 2026

Frankston City Council has announced the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) as the new provider that will deliver Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC‑PYP), ensuring continued care and support for residents who rely on these essential services every day.

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