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Embrace equity this IWD
The Point will be at the International Women’s Day Expo on Saturday, 4 March from 10am to 2pm at The Entrance Community Precinct, Oakland Ave, The Entrance
World Day of Social Justice is all about work
The UN says there has been a lack of concrete and coordinated responses to “many of the world’s most pressing challenges”.
Serious statements about closing the gap on 15th anniversary of Apology
It is a disgrace that, in 2023 in Australia, there are First Nations communities that still do not have reliable access to safe drinking water—an absolute disgrace.
Gordon Reid speaks against Bill to renew NT alcohol ban
This approach would mean that ultimate decision-making for alcohol management plans for communities in the Northern Territory are made in Canberra.
Simple and seminal words from Senator Dodson on the Voice
“As an Aboriginal man and traditional owner, I can also say unequivocally that the Voice will not cede sovereignty nor curtail future efforts towards agreement-making and truth-telling.” – Senator Pat Dodson
New push to stop extradition of Assange
The charges against him are politically motivated in that they are motivated by an intention to punish Mr Assange for exposing the war crimes of the American military.
Foundation quietly achieves action and inclusion
The Elderslee Foundation believes strongly in capacity building strategies to strengthen not for profits. To put this into practice, the Foundation created the Elderslee Project to provide policy and planning support to community organisations.
It’s time for trauma survivors to embrace their triggers…and maybe be glad they happen
“The trigger means you are human and humane enough to have those feelings in the first place,” – Sharon Walsh, CCDVC Inc
‘Tax the rich’ – Oxfam gives leaders something to think about on Day One of World Economic Forum
“We need to reimagine, reinvent and repurpose our economies to face these crises, in order to urgently build a more equal world and save our planet.”