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Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
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... not counted as homeless which could have impacted on the figures. “If the numbers tell us anything it’s that previous policies for tackling homelessness have failed and we need a new approach. “Firstly, ... Thursday, 04 September 2008Homeless youth on the rise in Tasmania
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New figures show that of the 4,700 people who accessed homeless support services in Tasmania in 2006-07, 1,800 were aged under 25 – including 950 aged between 15-19 – both a slight increase on the previous ... Thursday, 07 August 2008Gambling binge cost the State Billions
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... and child. The NSW Metropolitan areas (greater Sydney) lost more than $4 billion dollars, with an alarming $307 million lost by people living in the centre of Sydney. These staggering figures were ... Friday, 16 May 2008A - Z of Fundraising Ideas
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... sponsored to give up chocolate, caffeine or your favourite afternoon snack for a month. Guessing competition: The sales figures, stock price, weight of the cake... Home Alone day: Get together with your ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Affordable housing crisis a big issue for regional areas like Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla.
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... drought was also adding to the pressure on many families who depended on the agricultural sector. “While recent figures show the housing boom has slowed in many of South Australia’s regional areas, the ... Friday, 02 November 2007More homeless services needed in Tasmania
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... to the national figure of 46 per cent. “But these figures are out of date. Based on our experiences – and what other agencies are saying – we believe homeless numbers across all groups (women, men, families, ... Monday, 06 August 2007Increased rents create greater risk of homelessness
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... available figures in January 2007 showing 1,123 calls made to the service that month. Mission Australia’s Executive Leader for Community Services Lincoln Hopper said a combination of issues was contributing ... Monday, 06 August 2007Growing numbers of grandparent-carers evidence of emerging social phenomenon
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... carers of the grandkids. These grandparents look after more than 31,000 children,” said Ms Hampshire. “We believe these figures significantly underestimate the true picture out there, and as a result, ... Tuesday, 17 July 2007Work for dole project reconstructing history in SA
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... what impact the weather or terrain had on them.” Participants paint the dozens of tiny solider figures, making sure they are authentic to the particular period in their uniforms, weapons and surrounds. ... Monday, 30 April 2007Combating youth unemployment rates in Tasmania
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... years looking for full-time work, well above the national rate of 17.4%,” Mr Mundy said. “While recent figures show that the general unemployment rate in Tasmania fell to an all-time-low (5.9%), youth ... Tuesday, 27 February 2007Rising Sydney Rents Lead to a Growing Number of Homeless Families in Western Sydney
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... these figures don’t take into account the number of individuals and families staying in crisis accommodation, sleeping in cars or staying temporarily with friends,” Ms Edgecombe said. For case studies, ... Monday, 07 August 2006Increased Rents Create a Greater Risk of Homelessness - Queensland
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... for help. ¬¬National Homeless Persons’ Week is the ideal time to highlight the issue,” Mr Hopper said. Figures released from local referral agency, HART 4000, show that since opening in November 2005, ... Monday, 07 August 2006