…advocate on behalf of our communities, and we commit to ongoing work alongside the State Government to ensure we connect people to the support they need, when they need it.”…

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…Ms Hall said. “We want the government to commit long term to investing in social housing, and hence we are calling for 18,600 more houses. “The Northern Rivers needs more…

…is very limited social housing and emergency accommodation in the Byron Shire, and also little transitional housing used to by people moving from emergency accommodation into social housing.” Need for…

…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…

…of the photographers’ lives to the community – they illuminate challenges, celebrate triumphs and hopefully will also prompt the broader community to have a deeper appreciation of the lives of…

…didn’t medal . “It was a fantastic experience to be there and to see all these both young and older athletes competing and there’s a different range of sport on…

…excess of 20 million. Again and again we have called for more support for flood impacted communities. Watch highlights of media interviews with Mr Davies here. Around 6,500 households have…

Social Futures CEO Tony Davies has presented to the NSW Rural and Regional Summit in Sydney, calling on government to support regional and rural by people by investing in social…

…deliver a centre that connects people to their greatest potential and supports them to thrive. Byron Shire Council is redeveloping the site and expects to hand it over to Social…

…cricket to develop an awareness of disability and demonstrate how the community can adapt and be inclusive to all – in this case through sport. Social Futures community development coordinator,…

…of questions with an aim to remove awkwardness, break down assumptions and misconceptions, and open avenues for understanding and respect. Programs such as Sports Ability have been shown to increase…

…health, mental health and wellbeing services Rebuild family, community and cultural connections Be supported with daily living and self-management skills Link to financial, employment or tenancy support and advocate for…

…Salvos now coming to us for help,” he said. The research, released to coincide with The Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Appeal, also found that more than 50 per cent…

…Organisations to promote the safety, protection and prevention of harm to children and young people and guide staff on how to work with children and young people. Read our Child…

…for individuals and communities impacted by natural disaster. Recovery Connect is available to anyone living in the local government areas of Lismore, Tweed Heads, Byron and other areas on request….

…low vacancy and rising rents are driving more and more people into homelessness. Across Australia people are having to cut back on heating and eating, medical appointments and filling up…

…and underpin the local economy for years to come. “These businesses genuinely are anchors of the region’s economy and combined employ nearly 1400 locals directly,” Mr Toole said. The Department…

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Better Chances Forum – a collaboration supporting children, families and community – is holding a Strengthening Day workshop for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Support and Early Childhood workers…

…not really knowing what to do so young people are wanting that support from us.” Ms Balzer stressed that there is no ‘right’ way to react to a catastrophe and…

…Clarence Valley. You can contact Recovery connect on 1800 719 625 or [email protected]. Not-for-profit and government agencies can also refer participants to Recovery Connect. PHOTO: Social Futures CEO Tony Davies…

…Aboriginal Gift to The Nation: TEDx 4. Bunyarabulgalma Youth App is great local resource which includes meditations and affirmations. Available on https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bunyarabugalmayouth https://apps.apple.com/au/app/bunyarabugalma-youth/id6472630030 5. Reach inside and sit with your…

…all homeowners registered for the program and tell them of their indicative eligibility across the three streams – buybacks, house raising and retrofitting. With 6471 registration to date for the…