On Friday 9 July we received a visit from our local member and former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd. Mr Rudd toured through the Brisbane Homelessness Service Centre with and met with staff to learn about our services
In front of an audience of over 200 people, Premier Anna Bligh was today presented with the results of a week-long survey to identify Brisbane’s 50 most vulnerable homeless people. Of the 231 homeless people surveyed, 118 were found to be vulnerable.
Through the Improving Aged Care for Forgotten Australians project, A National Education Package will be developed and distributed so service providers in the aged care sector recognise the special needs of Forgotten Australians and provide appropriate and responsive care, including access to counselling and support services.
Allan Allaway is a successful inventor, businessman and passionate advocate for an effective family support and child protection system. His views are born out of his traumatic experiences at the Neerkol orphanage in Rockhampton, where he spent his first 14 years.
AFA is an alliance of existing groups and individuals supporting people who were raised in institutional care in Australia in the 20th century. Its aim is to promote the needs of Forgotten Australians through cooperative advocacy and projects
The heart-rending story that tells what it's like to live with a disability, or to care for someone who is disabled, in Australia today. Reporter Wendy Carlisle meets the families the nation has neglected.