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Our belief in social justice means we stand up for what is right and are not afraid to amplify the voices of people in our society who go unheard.

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All people deserve to thrive in their communities. We stand alongside people experiencing hardship to advocate for fairer systems that support all people to live fulfilled lives.

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BLOG: What would the world that Samaritans is advocating for look like?

BLOG: What would the world that Samaritans is advocating for look like?

Australia is a country of wealth and opportunity; however, this opportunity isn’t available for everyone.

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OPINION: In 2020, we’ve walked a mile in their shoes

OPINION: In 2020, we’ve walked a mile in their shoes

Read this Opinion Piece centred on Anti-Poverty Week 2020 and the ways poverty has impacted so many people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published in the Newcastle Herald newspaper.

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REPORT: Anglicare Australia launches Jobs Availability Snapshot

REPORT: Anglicare Australia launches Jobs Availability Snapshot

The 2020 Jobs Availability Snapshot has shown disadvantaged jobseekers are competing with more people for fewer jobs.

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BLOG: Addressing Australia's shortfall of affordable housing

BLOG: Addressing Australia's shortfall of affordable housing

Rental Affordability Snapshot research, released by Samaritans alongside Anglicare Australia, shows us the problem of affordable housing is not going away.

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BLOG: Which parts of normal will we rush back to? And which parts of normal will we redefine?

BLOG: Which parts of normal will we rush back to? And which parts of normal will we redefine?

Who really thought that we would experience large-scale shutdown of our society?

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BLOG: Celebrating women

BLOG: Celebrating women

We celebrate the incredible women and girls who we are privileged to support, to nurture, and to help.

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Housing Ends Homelessness

Housing Ends Homelessness

Why aren’t we housing all the people who are experiencing homelessness? Our Opinion Piece for Homelessness Week 2019.

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Breaking the cycle of violence. It’s everyone’s business.

Breaking the cycle of violence. It’s everyone’s business.

Reducing violence against women and children is everyone’s business and we all have a role to play. Read our blog as part of the 16 Days of Activism 2019.

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Supporting the ‘missing middle’

Supporting the ‘missing middle’

For those who work in mental health sector, there is a frustrating place called the ‘missing middle’. Read an update on our Rural Young Minds program.

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Confronting the truth this Reconciliation Week 2019

Confronting the truth this Reconciliation Week 2019

Reconciliation can only be achieved if there is trust. And trust requires the courage to have an honest, open conversation about our history.

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Closing the gap – when will we start listening?

Closing the gap – when will we start listening?

There are many areas we need to close the gap. Yet on a national level, our Government is not listening. This is the gap that needs to close.

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#StandByMe and fund disability advocacy

#StandByMe and fund disability advocacy

With the introduction of the federally funded NDIS, state-based advocacy organisations have been under threat.

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Support without judgement for people paying off debt

Support without judgement for people paying off debt

What happens when you are already struggling to make ends meet and a fine arrives? What if it’s a choice to pay the fine or feed your children?

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