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'Violence is learnt': next stage of plan to end crisis

The next phase of a national plan to end gender-based violence will focus on practical and systemic solutions to be implemented in the next five years.

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'By us, for us': plan to stamp out Indigenous violence

A 10-year plan has been unveiled to address disproportionate rates of domestic violence against Indigenous women and children.

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Trump Administration to Freeze £7.39 Billion Childcare Funding in Five Blue States

The Trump administration has ordered a freeze of £7.39 billion ($10 billion) in federal childcare and social services funding to five Democratic-led US states.

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How to watch 'Little Disasters' — stream free from anywhere with TVNZ+

Six-part psychological thriller based on best-selling Sarah Vaughn novel "Anatomy of a Scandal". Here's how to watch "Little Disasters" online from anywhere.

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Support payments streamlined to help struggling kids

Parents battling with day-to-day costs for their kids will be able to access support more easily as a confusing bureaucratic system is slimmed down.

AAP

Aged pensioners to feel impact of asset test changes

Rates the government assumes people earn money on savings from will increase for the first time since they were lowered during the global pandemic.

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Child Protective Services Investigated Her 4 Times Because She Let Her Kids Play Outside

A mom who trusted her kids to play outside ended up under repeated investigation.

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The ghost of Robodebt – Federal Court rules billions of dollars in welfare debts must be recalculated

A recent landmark court decision could have significant ramifications for several million social security recipients.

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Worries autism plan may overlook children who need help

Australia has launched its first national autism strategy and action plan but some say it doesn't go far enough to improve inclusion and engagement.

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Aged care fees to stay lower for sexual abuse survivors

Sexual abuse survivors won't have their redress scheme payments counted when their finances are means-tested before heading into aged care.

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“She Then Called The Secret Service”: 30 Of The Worst Neighbor Experiences People Have Ever Had

Unfortunately for some people, their neighbors are crazy enough to make life difficult for them for no apparent reason. The post “She Then Called The Secret Service”: 30 Of The Worst Neighbor Experiences People Have Ever Had first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Super on parental leave to reduce 'motherhood penalty'

Parents will get an extra $3000 in their super balance while on government-funded paid parental leave under laws introduced to federal parliament.

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'Kick in the guts': shock at disability report response

Almost a year after the Disability Royal Commission delivered its damning report, the government has released its response to a mixed reaction.

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NYC will stop cash assistance benefits to New Yorkers that fail to meet work requirements

The city's Social Services agency stopped requiring proof of employment during the pandemic, but it will soon reinstate those qualifications

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Carers offered more work flexibility in employment push

Australian carers who receive government support payments will be provided better work flexibility in an effort to boost workforce participation.

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'First step' to improve lives of autistic Australians

The federal government has released a draft national autism strategy centred on improving economic and social inclusion as well as the experience of diagnosis.

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Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Aggressive interest rate hikes are working to slow the economy, timely measures of price movements and the jobs market suggest.

AAP

Funds for research on violence against Indigenous women

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced funding for Indigenous-led research into violence against First Nations women and children.

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Coronation Street fans question the whereabouts of 'INVISIBLE' character during the Daisy and Ryan saga

Coronation Street fans have noted that one character is noticeably absent during the drama.

The Independent UK

Couple jailed over the ‘sadistic cruelty’ and death of baby Jacob

Jacob Lennon suffered a catalogue of injuries.

The New Daily

Budget boost for welfare payments is one step closer

Laws lifting the rate of JobSeeker by $40 a fortnight have been introduced to federal parliament.

ABC News

Jim Chalmers refuses to rule out Coalition's proposal to increase JobSeeker income free threshold

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has refused to rule out the Coalition's proposal to increase the JobSeeker income free threshold, but Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has dismissed it as a "thought bubble with no substantive analysis behind it".

Newcastle Herald

Redress scheme restrictions wound back to improve access

The changes were in response to an independent review.

Daily Mirror

'I'm a strict mum – I made my son sleep outside in freezing cold to teach him lesson'

A mum who is a believer in 'tough love' made her 14-year-old son sleep outside in 'freezing temperatures' without a sleeping bag to teach him a lesson, as she thinks it's important her kids know how to cope when things go wrong

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Mixed Vale social services inspection reveals 'clear evidence' of improvement

The inspection report said people struggled to make contact with services but added that improvements had been made in the face of major challenges

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