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Around 70 people took part in a social justice walk on 17 October 2014 as part of Anti-Poverty Week. The group traced the footsteps of the Brotherhood of St Laurence's founder, Father Tucker, and other great social justice innovators through the once poverty-stricken streets of Fitzroy.
Read articleFitzroy's Brunswick Street hasn't always been a hipster haunt.
Read articleThe Brotherhood of St Laurence has long relied on the generosity of volunteers' time and skill to assist in delivering services and programs, or working across our op shops.
Read articleStatistics are important, but so are the human stories. Kevin Sanders, 21, agreed to tell his story to the media this week as part of our ongoing campaign for youth employment.
Read articleBorn in Alexandria, Egypt, 32-year-old Maggie has been belly dancing since she was two. 'Every time I dance, I am a new person. If I'm sad, it makes me happy. Dancing is my life,' she says.
Read articleSaver Plus, Australia's largest and longest running financial education and matched savings program, marks its 10 year anniversary in 2013.
Read articleWe are lucky that at the Brotherhood we hear all sorts of wonderful stories, whether it be someone who has come to volunteer with us that has gone on to get paid work or the stories of 'stuff' that is donated to our retail business on a daily basis.
Read articleChristmas is a time for fun and laughter, but there are many families who just can't afford to buy toys or books for their children during the festive season.
Read articleThis week is MoneySmart Week which, in many ways, exemplifies the Brotherhood's mission for an Australia free from poverty, where Australians on lower incomes can be provided with increased opportunities.
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