Swags for Homeless is a national not for profit charity and is winner of the 2011 Australian Human Rights award for best Community Organisation. Check out their website:
The St Kilda Income Equity Group has been raising the twin issues of income inequality and the inadequacy of Newstart Allowance. See Peter Martins article about Newstart in The Age of Monday 22 August 2011:
http://www.theage.com.au/national/pension-up-but-jobless-struggle-20110821-1j4ta.html
The St Kilda Income Equity Group advocates on policy to government. The attached is a submission to the Social Security Bill review.
Submission re SS Bill April 2011
Both state and federal government is focussed on training Australians and getting them into paid work. PPCG recognises the benefits of adult learning, and the challenges that many ‘hard-to-reach learners experience. This report investigates the value of existing engagement and relationships in developing skills in adults.
Engaging pathways link
Download our Annual Report AR 2010
Download our financial report 2009 2010 audited financials
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