The foster care system has been flooded with First Nations children who we allege should never have been removed from their families
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New local petition to help free Assange
Approximately 80% of Australians believe Assange should be freed and so does most of the world.
Two mothers killed every hour in Gaza
UNICEF have called Gaza the “most dangerous place to be a child”.
Final UK appeal date set for Assange
With the myriad of evidence that has come to light since the original hearing in 2019, such as the violation of legal privilege and reports that senior US officials were involved in formulating assassination plots against my husband, there is no denying that a fair trial, let alone Julian’s safety on US soil, is an impossibility were he to be extradited.
Charity breaking down barriers of childhood poverty
In January a Back-to-School drive will supply 600 children with essential items such as stationery (USB sticks, scientific calculators), backpacks, lunch boxes, drink bottles and library bags.
Christmas appeal needs support
Christmas time can be a challenging period for some and there are many in the community who might not be able to enjoy a Christmas lunch or dinner with loved ones
Life saving funds support defibrillators at sporting facilities
Access to defibrillators can mean the difference between life and death in a medical emergency and it is so important that our local clubs have access to this technology.
Turning 16 days of activism into 365 days of action
While decades of campaigning has put ending gender-based violence high on national and international agendas, there is still not enough being done to prevent violence. This year, we are focused on turning the 16 Days of Activism in to 365 Days of Action – because women have the right to be SAFE. EVERYWHERE. ALWAYS.
Safe haven with peer support a huge step forward for acute mental health care
We need teams who can address the human aspect of mental health…We stand in the vulnerabilities of our own experience… we drop the armour.
Reclaim the Night at The Entrance
CCDVC is aiming for a community-friendly event at The Entrance with market stalls, food trucks and live entertainment.