The Canberra Gambling Reform Alliance has welcomed the recognition by the ACT Government that action is needed on gambling harm by introducing new transactions limits for EFTPOS withdrawals in pokies venues but questioned if the measures announced will make a real difference in reducing gambling harm. The new rules include limiting the number of EFTPOS…
Thanks very much to all the members of the clergy who kindly donated old iPads for an innovative project researching the views of young people on the margins in the Riverina and the ACT. It will enable us to use an app where young people can record their views, even if literacy is a…
Anglicare Australia is opposing moves to regulate or cut back on the advocacy work of charities. “The best use of tax deductible donations is the support of advocacy by charities and community sector organisations,” Acting Executive Director of Anglicare Australia Roland Manderson said. Mr Manderson was responding to Treasury proposals that would require charities to…
A valued Anglicare staff member, Therese Garnsey, was licensed as a Lay Minister at Holy Trinity, Dubbo, in recognition of her dedicated work for Anglicare’s No Interest Loans Service (NILS). NILS helps people on low fixed incomes to pay for goods like washing machines without exorbitant interest. The NILS service is based out of…
Anglicare Australia will strongly oppose the Government’s latest welfare changes, which come at a time of growing concern about rising inequality. “Inequality is real. It’s not something people have imagined,” said Anglicare Australia Acting Executive Director Roland Manderson. Mr Manderson was responding to the latest Essential Media Polling, released today, which shows that only 12…
A broad and overwhelming majority of Canberrans think poker machines are hurting the community and support five key reforms aimed at minimising harm and ensuring public safety. The ReachTEL poll, commissioned by Anglicare in conjunction with the Canberra Gambling Reform Alliance, found that 70 percent of Canberrans believe that poker machines do more harm than…
Goulburn-Mulwaree and Lachlan Shire residents can look forward to extra support as they navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with the official opening of Anglicare’s Disability Day Centre in Goulburn on Tuesday 1 August. The newly refurbished facility which includes wheelchair access, communal spaces, kitchen facilities, and accessible outdoor environments, has been designed to…
Written by Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT CEO, Jeremy Halcrow. Compassion is one of Anglicare’s four core values. The full text of this value reads: “In the spirit of loving service we offer care and understanding to those in need”. There is no doubt that a distinctive of Jesus Christ’s ministry was…
18 July 2017. Anglicare Australia has opposed the Government’s proposal to phase-out the Energy Supplement, which would cut income support payments for an estimated 2.2 million people. “Australia already has some of the lowest income support payments in the world. Axing the Energy Supplement would cut them by up to $7 a week,” said Anglicare…
Eighteen year old Harley is a top student who has recently enrolled at the University of Technology Sydney. He has also lived in Care for over 10 years. Harley’s future looks bright and is a testament to both his own hard work and the love and support he received from his foster carers, Shirley…
