increased cost of living According to recent figures, West Australian low income earners are $12 a week worse of compared to a year ago. A report released by WACOSS today shows that low income families are struggling to keep with the ever rising costs of living. The report identified thatRead More →
Last week as the reserve bank reduced interest rates by 0.25% for the second consecutive month, the ramifications for the Australian household became real. Some Australian bank lenders have passed on the rate cut whilst other have not. However, for many Australian families post the Global Financial CrisisRead More →
Today MIDLAS celebrates the incredible role that volunteers play in our organisation. We are privileged to have many students and community members give up their valuable time to support the work MIDLAS does. “Today is a day to celebrate the amazing contribution of the untapped resources that our incredible volunteersRead More →
This week begins Disability Awareness Week from November 28th through December 3rd. State wide events will be running this week to celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities and to raise awareness about people with disabilities; their families and carers. The most important part of this week is to raiseRead More →
“I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women – this is my oath” This Quote is being sworn by 1000’s of Australian boys and men leading up to the international ‘ white ribbon day’. White ribbon day is all about campaigning to stop men’s violenceRead More →
MIDLAS will be participating in White Ribbon Day this coming Friday, 25th November. White Ribbon day represents Australia’s campaign to stop violence against women. Follow this link to donate, check out more info or swear, along with thousands of other Australians to stop violence against women. www.whiteribbon.org.au Please viewRead More →
Today the Federal government announced it will join with the Australian Services Union to urge Fair Work Australia to approve the proposed increase to minimum wages throughout Australia. The Government along with leading employers in the sector will make the application to Fair Work Australia’s social and community sectorRead More →
The fifth anniversary of the Northern Territory Intervention is just around the corner. We are asking you to seriously consider where you stand with this issue. Do you believe the intervention was the correct decision made by the Howard government then implemented by the Rudd government? Or do you believeRead More →
2011 Nobel prize winners, Leymah Gbowee, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Tawakkul Karman claim that new Social Media has the opportunity to empower women in a whole new way. These women who achieved their prize through tireless work, ‘for the non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rightsRead More →
Yesterday, Jenny Macklin unveiled the new Labour plan to reinvigorate the Northern Territory intervention. The Gillard government will put into place tough measures to suspend parent centrelink payments if found that their children are truants; amongst other measures. In an 88 page document detailing the Intervention and it’s effectiveness, theRead More →
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