30 May 2018. Written by Anglicare Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Halcrow. We are currently celebrating Reconciliation Week and the nation-wide theme this year is “Don’t keep history a mystery”. One frightening statistic being promoted by Reconciliation Australia is that surveys have found that 1 in 3 Australians “don’t believe that Aboriginal people experiences mass…
28 May 2018. Wagga’s Ignite Mentoring program has been ‘reignited’ through its participation in the Wagga Wagga Takes 2 charity fundraising event. Wagga Wagga Takes 2 is annual event which pairs local “celebrities” with accomplished singers for duets to raise money for local charities around the Riverina. This year the event has raised over $431,000…
“There are some bright spots in this year’s Budget – especially for older people – but it’s a mixed bag,” Anglicare Australia Executive Director, Kasy Chambers said today. “The changes to aged care have come about because of sustained community advocacy. So has the recognition that people on low incomes are being left behind. But…
