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1. Concern at the number of homeless people turned away
(Daily News/Blog)

... get counted. “Both federal and state/territory governments have made a significant investment in tackling homelessness over the past few years – measures that are aimed not only at addressing accommodation ...

2. Meagre dole payment doesn't just hurt the unemployed: Toby Hall
(Daily News/Blog)

... in its consideration of welfare reform. Times are tight. Eleven years ago it was estimated that introducing such measures would cost $500 million. God knows what it would be today? But the longer we leave ...

3. Mark Donaldson VC joins national conversation on progress
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Corporal Mark Donaldson VC to the national conversation on progress can be viewed on the Measures of Australia’s Progress (MAP) Blog, where all Australians are invited to have their say over the next few ...

4. Kids in limbo, Australia's growing reliance on juvenile remand
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... other diversionary measures have failed, writes Daniel Feher. “Despite this principle, the number of youths remanded in detention has nearly tripled since 1981, with 60 per cent of young people in Australian ...

5. How will the carbon tax affect disadvantaged Australians?
(Daily News/Blog)

... the government on these aspects of its proposals. We also welcome the government's measures regarding compensation, including payments to help low-income individuals and families adjust to the carbon ...

6. Health experts call for problem gambling reforms
(Daily News/Blog)

... to public health we are compelled to take action to minimise harm. "Each year that we delay the introduction of effective measures to address harms derived from gambling on poker machines, hundreds of ...

7. Concern at numbers of homeless people turned away
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 2% of the population. “Both federal and state/territory governments have made a significant investment in tackling homelessness over the past few years – measures that are aimed not only at addressing ...

8. Prime Minister visits Alice Springs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people training and the opportunity to take part in community works under the Community Development Employment Program (CDEP). The Government is also supporting measures to help deal with other local ...

9. Have you even met an Aboriginal person?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... measures to address poverty and disadvantage among Aboriginals. It’s early days but I’m hopeful we’ll see some real progress from the discussions that took place. Virtually all Australians can think ...

10. Tackling problem gambling in Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... end of June 2012, the Australian Government will consider the need for legislation, noting that the measures would not apply to pre-existing contracts for the promotion of live odds during sports coverage ...

11. New website for not-for-profits
(Daily News/Blog)

... which was launched last week. The Australian Government website also includes a Sector Guide to the Budget, with measures of interest to not-for-profit organisations. It features downloadable rich-text ...

12. MA welcomes budget focus on disadvantaged areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... think it strikes the right balance between incentives and increased resources for jobseekers and Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients who have a reasonable capacity to work with measures that emphasise ...

13. Financial literacy helps disadvantaged youth
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... set their own budgets and better understand where to go for help and information.” The Government has also introduced a range of measures to boost Australians’ financial literacy, including launching ...

14. MA joins campaign to advance poker machine reform
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... The Productivity Commission’s independent report recommending measures to tackle the issue are balanced, sensible and should be pursued. “That’s why I wrote to Mission Australia’s 3,500 staff today ...

15. Post-flood advice and information
(Daily News/Blog)

... authorising repairs. Call 1300 728 228, The Insurance Council’s 24-hotline, if you have questions about insurance, including lost paperwork. Many banks have activated emergency relief measures for ...

16. Taking action to reduce problem gambling
(Daily News/Blog)

... some new measures to help Australians overcome problem gambling. These include removing ATMs from gaming areas, enforcing mandatory shutdown times for gaming rooms, $1 bet limits on poker machines and ...

17. Opinion - Time for fresh thoughts on welfare reform
(Daily News/Blog)

... make sure such measures are complemented by well-resourced intensive case management and access to incentives such as matched savings and financial counselling. A fair and well-managed income support ...

18. MA supporters favour practical measures in dealing with problem gambling - Online Poll
(Daily News/Blog)

... to see that supporters strongly favour practical measures, similar to the strategies used to deal with binge drinking (click image to enlarge): As reported by SMH in June: "The Productivity Commission ...

19. Strange Bedfellows - Integrated Clinical & Non Clinical Programs at a Residential Treatment Program
(Downloads/Social Policy Reports/Social Policy Reports Documents)

... by standardised outcomes measures.TCF is a residential rehabilitation program, specialising in integrated treatment for clients aged 16 to 24 years with mental health and alcohol and other drug issues. ...