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1. Partnerships in Action - Sept 2007

   Category: Download:Partnership News

   Our partner’s commitment to engagement strengthens relationships at all levels of the organisation. This past year our partner Vodaphone has increased by over 100 percent their volunteering teams, activities ... Wednesday, 26 March 2008

2. Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians

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   ... with a large percentage getting together with friends and relatives only once a month. Students had identified opportunities for further education as a result of taking the course, while some said that ... Tuesday, 05 August 2008

3. Gambling binge cost the State Billions

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   The people of NSW lost a staggering $5 billion to poker machines in a relentless gambling binge in 2006. That’s an increase of 14 percent since 2002 and represents a loss of $732.00 for every man, woman ... Friday, 16 May 2008

4. Migrants and refugees give back to Australia

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   ... Unit, 267 volunteers – or fifty two percent – are from NESBs including the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, Iraq, Afghanistan, Burma, Sudan, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Home Tutor and Enhancement ... Friday, 09 May 2008

5. Making or Changing Your Will

   Category: Donations/Bequests

   ... or percentage bequest. This means that your bequest will grow along with the value of your estate. Because your Will is a legal document, we advise that you speak to a Solicitor about making changes to ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008

6. Combating youth unemployment rates in Tasmania

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   ... Target extra resources and tailor programs for the high percentage of unemployed young people concentrated in a small number of local government areas. • Extend the Commonwealth Government’s Communities ... Tuesday, 27 February 2007

7. New blueprint to tackle causes of Australia’s youth unemployment problem

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   ... Youth Employment Consultants and Indigenous Youth Mobility programs to more regions around Australia. Target extra resources and tailor programs for the high percentage of unemployed young people ... Thursday, 23 November 2006

8. Get adventurous for charity

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   ...  A percentage of each entry fee – $85 per person – will be donated to Mission Australia, and $170 will be donated for every five corporate teams entering. “You will have a great day navigating your way ... Tuesday, 26 September 2006

9. Rising Sydney Rents Lead to a Growing Number of Homeless Families in Western Sydney

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   National Homeless Persons’ Week, 6-12 August One of Sydney’s leading providers of homeless services, Mission Australia, has seen a 13 percent increase in the number of Western Sydney families using its ... Monday, 07 August 2006

10. Young people in rural South Australia more concerned about alcohol, stress and jobs

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    ... percent were from outside capital cities, including 800 respondents from rural and regional South Australia. Results which reveal the differences between rural and metro-based South Australians include: ... Monday, 17 July 2006

11. Unlimited Ways of Learning For ‘At Risk’ Students in South Australia

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    ... 75 percent of the participants last year either gained meaningful employment, returned to mainstream school, or enrolled in further education. Another 20 percent were referred to more intensive support. ... Wednesday, 12 July 2006