Father with Huntington’s disease denied NDIS support
Contributed by Adam Carlton The story of Brett Kelly, a 46-year-old former Brisbane security guard and father of three, with terminal Huntington’s disease, should move…
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Cashless welfare card is part of the package to take support away from the poorest Australians.
Contributed from Queensland The Australian government is so determined to press ahead with the cashless welfare card, that it hired a private company to carry…
Australians are showing signs of jacking up against rising poverty
Contributed by Joe Montero Australia is in serious trouble. Wages have not only stagnated. They provide for less than they used to. Most find that…
Cancer sufferer cut off because he was too sick to contact Centrelink
Contributed by Joe Montero Robert Laughlin is seriously ill, suffering from with stage 3 bowel cancer. He is lying in hospital, because of complications arising…
The new job providers points system and the dismantling of Australian welfare
Contributed by Joe Montero Australians on welfare payments continue to face a long-running government offensive, which is making getting through life’s basic needs increasingly difficult….
Fair Go For Pensioners campaigns for rights of those on fixed incomes
Contributed by Fair Go For Pensioners (Victoria) Fair Go For Pensioners Victoria (FGFP) is a community organisation, advocating and campaigning for the rights of age…
A Universal Basic Income would protect everyone’s right to an acceptable standard of living
Contributed by Jim Hayes The concept of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) has been gaining currency in recent years. Its proponents argue several reasons to…
Government announces 1000 more private contractors to answer Centrelink phones
Contributed from Victoria The Coalition government’s drive to privatise Centrelink services will be pushed up another notch, with the major expansion of the contracting…
Josh’s death remembered and action to end Work for the Dole promised
Contributed by Joe Montero On Thursday 19 February it was two years since 18-year old Josh Park-Fing died while working for the dole, at the…
ACOSS launches campaign to increase Youth Allowance and Newstart
Contributed by Ben Wilson A week ago, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) launched a campaign to raise the Youth Allowance and called for…
