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Linking income support payments to relationship status exposes women to financial dependence, risk of domestic violence and entrenches gender inequalities, new research shows.
Read media releaseFederal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth, Federal Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea, and Citi Australia Head of Corporate Banking Alex Allegos heard from participants who have found meaningful work through the Frankston Thrive Hub during a site visit.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) is deeply concerned at the Victorian Government’s decision to pursue excessively punitive laws for children.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) and Will Broughton, Director First Nations Strategy and Outcomes, welcome Victoria’s statewide Treaty, a profound step forward and one of Australia’s most significant moments in our journey toward truth, justice and self-determination.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Hodder as the next Chair of its Board.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) has joined civil society organisations across Victoria in supporting the nation-leading Treaty – the first legislation of its kind introduced in any Australian state or territory parliament.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) is calling for the Federal Government to establish official poverty measures, marking the 50th anniversary of the Henderson Inquiry into Poverty with an event at Parliament House.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) warmly welcomes the opening of Victoria’s first fixed-site pill testing service, located at 95 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) recently undertook an eight-week AI pilot to assess productivity, accessibility, and responsible use across the organisation. The trial showed positive results.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) says the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s damning report into the Targeted Compliance Framework signals the point of no return for public confidence in Australia’s employment services system.
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