…for communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people practical strategies for working alongside community through recovery 2023 In 2023 sixty-six workers and managers from eighteen EIC client organisations participated…

…and dad. Elise has severe cerebral palsy, epilepsy, a mild intellectual disability and is non-verbal but can communicate her needs to those who know her well. “We bought the block…

Homelessness in Australia is a growing issue that affects not just those without a roof over their heads, but entire communities. During National Homelessness Week, coming up 5 to 11…

…Davies also reminded the government to allocate funds for communities impacted by the flooding disaster. Supports could include: Effective rapid disaster response systems for regional communities. Creating a stock of…

…floods, we are thrilled to bring 120 staff back to Lismore’s Central Business District, a commitment to the region’s future. We deliver more than 20 community support programs in the…

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…into our own work. We acknowledged the impact of the referendum on interpersonal relationships, increased cultural load of our First Nations people and the mental health of our communities. Strategies…

In the lead up to the first anniversary of the Northern Rivers floods, Social Futures has been advocating for more resources for impacted communities. CEO Tony Davies has done a…

…new housing estates had affordable housing so essential workers could move to the region. “We find in our community services organisation that it’s hard to get staff to move to…

…support for the community as possible during this time is essential,” he said. Mr Krieg said the Well-Being Hub was a critical part of the Opening Our Heart commemorations.  …

…steps to try to make sure our offices and facilities are safe to access We are asking our staff and community members with flu-like symptoms not to come into Social…

…sleeping rough in New South Wales. The 2023 street count of rough sleepers recorded 1,623 people in New South Wales compared to 1,207 people last year. In 2023 the City…

…is displacing whole communities – forcing thousands of people into homelessness. This plenary session examined the homelessness implications of climate change – what are the ways in which communities and…

Young people are reminded that mental health support remains available as communities respond to recent flooding. Social Futures CEO Tony Davies said the Lismore headspace building remained closed for now,…

…physical and mental wellbeing, and depletes the whole community – it impacts children, older people and families. No one is immune from homelessness.”Mr Davies said the Productivity Commission’s new Report…

On White Ribbon Day, Social Futures can announce that its new employment service for women impacted by domestic violence has had strong community uptake. The Northern Rivers-based not-for-profit organisation, Social…

…to community housing providers and local councils to identify accessible locations that are convenient to walk to and highly visible to the community.” Northern NSW Local Health District vaccination program…

Thousands of people in regional New South Wales have joined the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) since it launched in mid-2016. Social Futures, is an NDIS Partner in the Community…

…Community to the NDIS, and we are passionate about supporting people with disability to live life the way they want to and pursue their goals, which in Bill’s case includes…

…aftercare support and treatment service for people who have attempted suicide or are at risk of suicide or self-harm. Social Futures Senior Manager – Suicide Prevention and Community Care, Melissa…

…Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee has recommended urgent increases to Jobseeker. “People on these benefits are barely scratching out an existence. How can we expect them to go out and find…

…alone and unsupported – its main purpose is to create a community of people with brain injury to connect them together and heal social isolation. The Brain Injury Community runs…

…in late October. Champion wheelchair tennis player David Johnson and Ngemba man, Richard Clarke are both employed by Social Futures, an NDIS partner in the community. They regularly visit schools…

…Rivers community about the Future of the National Child and Family Wellbeing Policy. Forty-three people from 20 different community and government services and community groups attended the consultation and contributed…

…Wednesday, September 6. Tweed community organisations set up kiosks and teddy-activities for local families, including teddy yoga, teddy painting, and teddy fire-truck water sports (run by NSW emergency services). In…

…more social housing – something that our major parties have avoided so far in the campaign – but this commitment will make such a difference.” Build-to-rent housing is large-scale, purpose-built…

…investment in social housing in the Northern Rivers will help our community get back on its feet. We are calling on the NSW and Federal governments to commit resources,” Mr…