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1. Recognising the first Australians in our Constitution
(Daily News/Blog)

... people in the Census, rather than being counted in estimation along with the flora and fauna. The Australian Government has promised to hold a referendum on constitutional recognition either within this ...

2. Counting the homeless on Census night
(Daily News/Blog)

On the last Census night in 2006, the homeless population in Australia was recorded as being 105,000 people. However, the ABS has recognised that because homeless Australians face a unique set of circumstances ...

3. North and South Queensland staff connect with homeless
(Daily News/Blog)

... 2006 Census figures, each night more than 2,200 people don't have a home to sleep in. Crystal Jousovec (pictured right), one of our employment advisors at Palm Beach who organised the donation drive, ...

4. Community barbecues offer insight into long-grasser life
(Daily News/Blog)

... at Rapid Creek and Wanguri provide much-needed accommodation for single men like Doug. According to the 2006 Census, the NT’s rate of homelessness is four times the national average Having slept without ...

5. Work begins on new Redfern aged homeless facility
(Daily News/Blog)

... accommodation. “This is an extremely important project, because we know from the last Census that it’s a fast-growing group,” Mr Butler said. “It’s also a high-needs group, and it’s important to recognise ...

6. Shedding some light on youth homelessness
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... with Youth Homelessness Matters Day the NYCH is encouraging young people who may be experiencing homelessness to participate in the 2011 Censusin August. Chair of the NYCH, Maria Leebeek says the theme ...

7. New look for Missionbeat – a Sydney icon
(Daily News/Blog)

... Census night (2006) nearly 105,000 people were homeless in Australia. And based on the Census, on any one night in Australia there are around 7,500 homeless families with children – comprising 26,790 people. ...

8. Help Santa find Chloe* this Christmas - Christmas Appeal
(Community Services/Community Services)

... million Australian children are living in poverty5.  12,133 children under 12 were homeless on census night 20066.   References: 1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2010. Child protection ...

9. Bring back Winter Sleepout!
(Daily News/Blog)

... start fundraising today. *ABS 2008. Counting the Homeless, 2006. Australian Census Analytic Program. ...

10. Back by popular demand - Mission Australia's Winter Sleepout
(Daily News/Blog)

... at www.wintersleepout.com.au and start organising your own sleepout today! *ABS 2008. Counting the Homeless, 2006. Australian Census Analytic Program. Join the Facebook Page! You can join ...

11. Shhhh….Let’s HUSH to help homeless Australians
(Daily News/Blog)

...  *ABS 2008. Counting the Homeless, 2006. Australian Census Analytic Program. Visit to Wenona Junior School Rupert, our cheeky HUSH ambassador, along with friends Joy Hopwood and Dan Petsalis of Missionbeat, ...

12. Last chance to become a fan of Domino’s on Facebook to raise money for HUSH for Homelessness!
(Daily News/Blog)

... in Australia by challenging people to be silent for an hour or more on 14 May and organising sponsorship for their efforts. *ABS 2008. Counting the Homeless, 2006. Australian Census Analytic Program. ...

13. Domino’s launches Facebook fundraiser
(Daily News/Blog)

... Australian Census Analytic Program.  ...