Cyber Security Week

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  June 12th marks the beginning of Cyber Security Awareness Week throughout Australia.  The Midland Information, Debt & Legal Advocacy Service Inc (MIDLAS) stands behind this awareness week, educating and assisting clients who access important information online to stay safe and secure while accessing the internet. Since early 2011, MIDLAS launched multipleRead More →

Reconciliation & NAIDOC week

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Last week we celebrated Reconciliation Week throughout Australia. This year held significant importance as it coincided with the 20th Anniversary of the Mabo decision. It is also a time to remember and celebrate the anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum. Next month we will celebrate NAIDOC week (NAIDOC stands forRead More →

National Volunteer Week: thanking our volunteers

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MIDLAS Finacial Counsellor Justine (left) and Volunteer, Rose (right).   The Midland Information, Debt & Legal Advocacy Service Inc (MIDLAS) have a number of amazing volunteers and we would like to thank them for their outstanding contribution to the organisation. 14 – 20 May is National Volunteer Week, which givesRead More →

Domestic Violence: what is it?

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Domestic violence is not only physical violence but also includes emotional abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse and excessive control. Domestic violence can occur between intimate partners, including same-sex partners, siblings, carers and patients and children and parents. Domestic violence is an ever increasing issue in our community and affects peopleRead More →

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Many government and not for profit (NFP) organisations have 13/1800 numbers to provide valuable services to our communities.  13/1800 numbers provide life saving information and assistance to people in real crisis’ and need. People think of 13/1800 phone numbers as being free to access. They are far from free, especiallyRead More →

Domestic Violence

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  Domestic violence is a prevalent issue in today’s society that is affecting more and more Australian’s as each day passes.  Domestic violence is defined as; an  individual who experiences violence at the hands of someone with whom they are related to, or in a relationship with, and are consideredRead More →

MIDLAS Social Media

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Is Social Media just a fad? Is it the way of communication for the future?  Can we claim that the presence of innovative online communication will bring about an end to poverty for West Australians?  MIDLAS is creating a collaborative network of not for profit organisations to share information asRead More →

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The West Australian recently reported that Australia is experiencing a fall in unemployment rates. http://yhoo.it/zjlsSz Overall, this is good news for Australian workers and job seekers. It means that more people are finding and retaining their jobs. However, a stronger sense of job security can have unpredictable outcomes for peopleRead More →

Disability Support Pension Reform

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The Federal Government has announced new reform to the current Disability Support Pensions (DSP) participation requirements. These new reforms will allow an individual on the DSP to work up to 30 hours a week without their pension being suspended or cancelled. This will be double the amount of hours underRead More →

Debt = Stress. Who would have thought?

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    A recent report states that debt-related stress is widespread in Australia, particularly for young people between the ages of 25 to 34. http://australia.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/many-Australians-dealing-with-debt-stress-1276.php “Debt” can be defined as a state of owing money, and is a word that can strike fear into the hearts of most Australians.  CreditRead More →