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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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21 August 2026

For Andrew, gyms should be places where everyone feels welcome, seen and supported. This belief is what drives his involvement in the Strength in Diversity Steering Committee.

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Media releases

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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2 July 2026

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, ‘50 Years of Deadly’, recognises half a century of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements each July.

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