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Close to 33,000 people nationwide have reaped the rewards of Saver Plus since the Brotherhood started the program with the ANZ bank in 2003.
Read articleWith the Paralympics winding up in Rio, and surfing just given the nod as an Olympic sport, we thought it was a good time to tell you about Cheryl’s big surfing adventure.
Read articleCongratulations Barry and Kanchana, winners of the Brotherhood’s Coolibah Centre 2016 table tennis grand final. The best-of-three grand final contest came down to the wire – the pair narrowly beating Coolibah members Yu Zhi and Sok Lan.
Read articleThe drive to succeed stands out among many of the recruits Woolworths has hired via a program that helps people seeking asylum in Australia get a foothold in the workforce.
Read articleDads were lavished with hugs and smiles at the Jindi Family and Community Centre Father’s Day celebration on the weekend, at Mernda in Melbourne’s outer north.
Read articleCongratulations from us at the Brotherhood of St Laurence to the winners of the inaugural Northern Multicultural Small Business Awards.
Read articleNational Op Shop week is upon us and here at the Brotherhood we think that is reason to kick up your vintage heels and celebrate!
Read articleOur aged care resident Barry was treated like a king when he watched the Sydney Swans play at the Sydney Cricket Ground last weekend. As a guest of the club, he feasted on pastries and other treats in the members’ box, and even met Swans ruckman Kurt Tippett.
Read articleWherever Louise goes, Arthur is always by her side. Louise Pearson, a Brotherhood local area coordinator based at Greensborough in Melbourne’s north-east, describes her guide dog Arthur with affection as a ‘crazy cracker’.
Read articleRio's Olympic Games are under way, and for the first time in history a Refugee Team is competing. Here's our video of support for the Australian Olympic Team and Refugee Olympic Team, delivered by Zabiha and Clement.
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