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Articles by Sharon Callister

Empowering Carers: Discover the Support and Services of Carer Gateway

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By Sharon Callister, Menchie Khairuddin
| Third Sector News
Our communities are strongest when every one is strong, and Carer Gateway is here to support you. There is practical information, advice and free services available in-person, online and over the phone. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, caring is core to community and culture. Anyone can be a carer. Whether you’re caring for Nan or Pop, or looking after someone who needs help with their day-to-day living, you can get free support for yourself.
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Australia's Largest Youth Survey Set to Amplify Young Voices

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By Menchie Khairuddin, Sharon Callister, Kristen Lark
| Third Sector News
Mission Australia is putting out the call for young people aged 15-19 to have their say in the charity’s 23rd annual Youth Survey. The Youth Survey is an invaluable opportunity for young people to share what they view as the key issues impacting the country and highlight their own personal challenges.
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Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA)

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By Sharon Callister
| Institute of Community Directors Australia
Last week's Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook has shown that the Federal Government is in a strong financial position. While Treasurer Chalmers has made a virtue of banking unexpected revenues, this choice leaves Australians doing it tough with little comfort this Christmas, particularly those without a place to call home. Every hour, 3,000 people in Australia need help from homelessness services like those provided by Mission Australia.
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New report confirms biggest concerns for youth in Australia

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By Menchie Khairuddin, Sharon Callister
| Third Sector News
Youth in Australia are most concerned about the environment, discrimination, the economy and cost of living, and the effect mental ill-health has on the lives of many, according to the country’s largest youth survey. Mission Australia’s new Youth Survey Report 2023 provides invaluable insights into young people’s thoughts, experiences, concerns and solutions.
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Will we take opportunity to change early childhood strategy for good?

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By Travers McLeod, Lin Hatfield Dodds, Sharon Callister, Suzie Riddell
| Newcastle Herald Verified
As our early years framework stands right now, too many children miss out on the support and early learning they need to thrive. One in five children start school facing developmental vulnerability, and that figure is even higher for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Over the next year, we have a rare opportunity to redefine Australia's approach to early childhood development at a national level.
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Report reveals rising demand for services

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By Menchie Khairuddin, Sharon Callister
| Third Sector News
When I go to sleep at night, my mind often turns with a sense of sadness and worry to the many people Mission Australia helps who are putting their own heads down in unsafe, insecure or inadequate accommodation. Right across this country, the compassionate and skilled staff at Mission Australia and other homelessness service providers work day in and day out to provide support and find housing for people who reach out to us for help.
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