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The Workforce Council
The Health and Community Services Workforce Council Inc. (Workforce Council) (ABN 32 330 317 817) is an autonomous, not-for-profit, incorporated association which is one of a network of industry training advisory bodies in this state of Queensland.
We are a multi-partite body, with membership drawn from:
Employers;
Unions;
Peak bodies;
Indigenous Organisations;
Training Providers;
Government; and
Regions.
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Contributor: Web Editor
Author: The Workforce Council
Posted: 30-5-2008
Folder: WWW Links
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Suburban Scars: Australian cities and socio-economic deprivation
The Urban Research Program acknowledges the generous support provided by Brisbane City Council for production of the Program’s Issues and Research Papers.
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Contributor: Web Editor MicajhProjects Inc..
Author: Griffith University
Posted: 19-2-2008
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Family Inclusion in Child Protection Practice
Supporting Families Stronger Futures
Creating hope – re-creating families: ensuring the Safety and Wellbeing of
Children and Young People in the Queensland Child Protection System
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: FIN Network Participants
Posted: 21-1-2008
Folder: Reports and Papers
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The Ways of Micah
Annual Address Micah Projects Inc. 2006
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Veronica Brady
Posted: 3-1-2008
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Public Space
Tristan Ewins is a freelance writer, long-time member of the Australian Labor Party and qualified teacher. He has been widely published: in The Canberra Times, the Centre for Policy Development (CPD), On Line Opinion, ZNet, Arena Magazine, Australian Socialist – and elsewhere.
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Contributor: Web Editor
Author: Tristan Ewins
Posted: 23-11-2007
Folder: Reports and Papers
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The Big Issue
The Big Issue is a fortnightly magazine packed with current affairs, entertainment, photography, comment and mischief. It is sold on the streets of towns and cities throughout Australia by people experiencing homelessness or long-term unemployment. It helps people help themselves, as vendors keep half of the $4 cover price of every magazine they sell.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Big Isue Web
Posted: 26-10-2007
Folder: WWW Links
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World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 is an annual event sponsored by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with the World Health Organization. This year the theme for World Suicide Prevention Day is “Suicide Prevention Across the Life Span”. The theme has been adopted to emphasize the fact that suicide occurs in all ages and suicide prevention and intervention strategies may be adapted to meet the needs of different age groups.
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Contributor: Tony Robertson
Author: Lifeline
Posted: 19-9-2007
Folder: WWW Links
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Chairperons's Report 2006
I celebrate again the privilege given to me to serve as the Chair of Micah Project’s Management Committee. I have particularly enjoyed the tone of our meetings which are characterised by a continuing commitment to social justice and good manners. I thank everyone on the Committee and particularly Karen Walsh for their genuine concern and interest in the well-being of Micah Project and its clients.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Chair
Posted: 10-5-2007
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Co-ordinator's Report 2006
The year has marked the commencement of a new strategic plan for Micah Projects Inc which continues to be the foundation for our planning and decision making as an organisation. The eight goals of the strategic plan continue to effectively guide us as we plan and review our activities as an organisation.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Karyn Walsh
Posted: 10-5-2007
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Micah Staff 2006
Who we are and Where we come from
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Micah Admin
Posted: 10-5-2007
Folder: Reports and Papers
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2006 Annual Report
A summary of Micah Projects Inc 2006
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Micah Admin
Posted: 10-5-2007
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Eureka Street
Eureka Street has been a monthly, and briefly bi-monthly, print magazine for the past 15 years, commencing in March 1991. It has always styled itself a publication on public affairs, the arts and theology. The print version had an important place within the independent media. It earned a reputation for good and thought-provoking writing, from an inclusively catholic perspective
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Eureka Web
Posted: 14-9-2006
Folder: WWW Links
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Submission to Australian Senate Select Committee on Mental Health
Submission to Australian Senate Select Committee on Mental Health
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Micah Admin
Posted: 22-3-2006
Folder: WWW Links
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Make Poverty History
Local Community Support for Make Poverty History Camapaign 2005
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Contributor: Project Worker Micah IT
Author: Oxfam Australia
Posted: 2-2-2006
Folder: WWW Links
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Fair Trading Option
A new label, celebrating the handcraft of the women of Peru, 'El Dorado Collection' brings a unique dimension to the fashion industry, a partnership between a group of Peruvian women and Mary MacKillop's Sisters. The Josephites, or 'Brown Joeys' as they are known, came to Peru in 1981 to work alongside families from Andean villages now living on the outskirts of Lima. The Sisters worked in these communities, fostering the development of the people, particularly the women and the children. The Josephites discovered that while many women couldn't find paid work sufficient to feed their children, they were capable of exquisite weaving and knitting.
These gifts continue the ancient legacy of processing the royal fibre, the Alpaca fleece, as in the Inca Empire. Today fibres of alpaca and silk and cotton are spun and knitted or woven to produce some of the world's most sought after fabrics: valued for warmth, lightness, durability and softness. All proceeds from the sale of these products go directly to projects enabling the development of Peruvian families.
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Contributor: Project Worker Micah IT
Author: info@sosj.org.au
Posted: 2-2-2006
Folder: WWW Links
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World Day of Peace Message 2006
Message of Benedict XVI for World Day of Peace Jan 1 2006
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Vatican City
Posted: 2-2-2006
Folder: Media Releases
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Inspiring Christmas/New Year reading
Local Christian activist reflects on faith and justice
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Dave and Angie Andrews
Posted: 2-2-2006
Folder: Newsletters
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2005 AGM Report
2005 report of activities and evets
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Admin Staff
Posted: 5-1-2006
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Inspirational Letter from Christian Activist, Dave Andrews
Dave and Ange are a couple in West End Brisbane who live the spirit of justice and communtity in a radical and inspiring manner. This New yaear Letter for 2006 is a summary of their activities and a peek into just living!as a lifestyle choice.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Dave Andrews, West End
Posted: 29-12-2005
Folder: Newsletters
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Catholic Social Teachings
Notable quotations from Catholic social teaching
on the theme of Work and Workers' Rights
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Office for Social Justice Archdiocese of St.Paul and Minneapolis
Posted: 9-11-2005
Folder: WWW Links
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The Word from Rome Sept 23 2005
John Allen on Catholicism in the 21st century
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: National Catholic Reporter
Posted: 28-9-2005
Folder: WWW Links
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Central Deanery Web Page
Contact details for the parish communites and chalaincies within the Central deanery of the Archdiocese of Brisbane
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Archdiocese of Brisbane
Posted: 10-9-2005
Folder: WWW Links
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Celebrating the Prophet Micah
August 14 is the day dedicated to Micah the Jewish prophet in the Greek Orthodox tradition.
As this falls during National Homelessness Week we invite you to join with us in celebrating the vision that inspires our work for justice. "Stemming from the poorer, working class, Micah was acutely aware of the injustices and avarice of the rich. While he was interested in the political affairs of his nation, it was only as they were connected with the religious and moral situation that Micah spoke to them" (Zondervan's Pictorial Encyclopedia). Micah wants the people to realize that true faith in God results in personal holiness and social justice! He "emphasizes the integral relationship between true spirituality and social ethics" (Expanded Open Bible). "Worship and morality cannot be divorced from each other.
They are two sides of the same coin" (Jack P. Lewis). "Keenly he realizes that no multitude of sacrifices can adequately be substituted for righteousness in practice" (Schultz, The Old Testament Speaks). "These people have been professing much and performing little. 'God has been observing the contradiction between creed and conduct,' says the prophet, 'and He will not tolerate it anymore'" (D. Stuart Briscoe). What does the Lord require of you?! Micah 6:8 answers the question --- "To do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." "How will the world know that I am walking humbly with my God? They will know by the way I treat people. Those who walk humbly with their God have a passionate concern for justice being done in society, and a deep concern to treat people lovingly and mercifully" (D. Stuart Briscoe).
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Contributor: Project Worker
Posted: 24-8-2005
Folder: Newsletters
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4102.0 Australian Social Trends
Australian Social Trends 2005 is the 12th edition of an annual series that presents information on contemporary social issues and areas of public policy concern. By drawing on a wide range of ABS statistics, and statistics from other official sources, Australian Social Trends describes aspects of Australian society, and how these are changing over time. It is designed to assist and encourage informed decision-making, and to be of value to a wide audience including those engaged in research, journalism, marketing, teaching and social policy, as well as anyone interested in how we live today and how we've changed over recent decades.
The material presented in Australian Social Trends 2005 is organised into nine chapters. As in previous editions, each of the first seven chapters represents a major area of social concern (i.e. population, family and community, health, education and training, work, economic resources, and housing), with an eighth chapter covering other areas of social concern (e.g. crime and justice, and the environment). The ninth chapter provides international comparisons for a number of these areas.
The opportunity has been taken to present some articles which expand and update analysis of topics examined in previous editions using the most recently available data. For example, in this edition there are articles on Recent fertility trends, Female and male earnings, Labour force characteristics of people with a disability and Housing for older Australians. There are also articles on new topics of interest such as grandparents who are the guardians of their grandchildren, nursing workers, social and sporting participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and Household water use and conservation. The national and state summary tables which present key social indicators in each of the seven major areas of social concern have been updated, as have the tables comparing Australia with major OECD countries, our closest neighbours, and our trading partners. The number of articles listed in the cumulative index now comes to over 350, published across all 12 editions.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: ABS
Posted: 13-7-2005
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Welcome to the National Site for the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia
The St Vincent de Paul Society's 40,000 members and volunteers work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia. Internationally, the Society operates in 130 countries and has over 950,000 members.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Vinnies
Posted: 12-7-2005
Folder: WWW Links
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Income inequality
The Society of St Vincent de Paul's recent report on income inequality in Australia has been attacked by the Centre for Independent Studies for being alarmist and exaggerated. Is Australia making a 'headlong dash into the chasm of inequality'? and what's the difference between Marxism and Catholic social justice teaching?
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: ABC Religion Report 15 June 2005
Posted: 21-6-2005
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Australian Catholic Bishops Statement for Refugee and Migrant Sunday 2004
The Catholic Bishops of Australia have issued a statement in which they call for the Government and all Australians to respond with urgency to the needs of asylum seekers and refugees.
The Bishops, meeting together in their Plenary Session in Sydney, have called for the nation's response to asylum seekers to be just, compassionate and consistent with Australia's obligations under International Law and the 1951 United Nations Convention on Refugees and other Conventions to which Australia is a signatory.
"We plead the cause of refugees and asylum seekers again because the Gospel compels us to do so," the Bishops' statement says.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: ACBC
Posted: 18-8-2004
Folder: WWW Links
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Vatican Document on Women
The Vatican has strongly supported the role of women in the Church and society and called for policies which create a greater balance between work and family life.
In a letter to Bishops, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has called for women to reclaim their unique role in society and the Church.
He has called for an active collaboration between the sexes, based on the differences between men and women and on their common humanity, having been created in the image of God. The letter notes the “irreplaceable role of women in all aspects of family and social life involving human relationships and caring for others”.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Cardinal Ratzinger
Posted: 4-8-2004
Folder: Reports and Papers
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VAGRANTS, GAMING AND OTHER OFFENCES ACT 1931
VAGRANTS, GAMING AND
OTHER OFFENCES ACT 1931
Reprinted as in force on 1 April 2004
(includes commenced amendments up to 2003 Act No. 92)
This Act is reprinted as at 1 April 2004. The reprint shows the law as amended by all
amendments that commenced on or before that day (Reprints Act 1992 s 5(c)).
The reprint includes a reference to the law by which each amendment was made—see list
of legislation and list of
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Qld Legislation
Posted: 20-5-2004
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Senate Poverty Inquiry 2004
Has the exercise of measuring and analysing poverty become an end in itself? No matter how important the rediscovery of poverty in its various guises and using different measurements may be, it seems the principal challenge before the community at this time is to rediscover the 'spirit' of the earlier poverty inquiries. Three decades ago, Ronald Henderson's
Commission of Inquiry into Poverty was fired by community dismay over changing economic conditions and falling standards of living for vulnerable citizens. It was also supported by a good measure of non-partisan political
will.
There were a number of key values underpinning the 1970s Inquiry that are just as relevant to today's challenge of addressing poverty.
The Henderson Report stressed that we are all responsible for addressing the structural conditions that produce poverty - "Although individual members of society are reluctant to accept responsibility for the existence of poverty, its continuance is a judgement on the society which condones conditions causing poverty." (Commission of Inquiry into Poverty, 1975, 'Poverty in Australia', AGPS, Canberra)
Poverty eradication requires a funding commitment and a level of political
will to move beyond particular policy responses to human need to also address questions of distributive justice - "The relief of poverty should be regarded as one of the most important aims of government. This will involve both direct measures to increase the incomes of poor people and welfare services to prevent poverty which should be fitted into a long-term policy for the distribution of the growth of national income."
The human face of poverty must be our point of reference for strategies to address poverty. Commenting on an earlier poverty survey, Henderson warned against becoming overly preoccupied with measurements and statistics - "The results so far have all been stated in terms of an artificial concept, the income unit. As a consequence perhaps they may have lost meaning and impact and it may help to restate them in terms of people, for it is human beings,
not concepts or theories, that are the ultimate concern in our study of poverty."
Finally, the Henderson Report left us with this prophetic piece of advice about the need for community awareness and political will - "Progress
towards the abolition of poverty will not continue if the subject is allowed to fall out of sight of the general public. We need a continuing program to remind those who are comfortably off of the plight of poor people and what has still to be done."
Even at this basic level of reawakening community awareness of poverty and fostering the political will to address it more effectively, the national summit proposed in Recommendation 94 of the recent Senate Report is worthy of support and implementation.
In their 1992 Pastoral Statement, 'Common Wealth for the Common Good', the Australian Catholic Bishops also called for a revision of attitudes and structures to address inequality and poverty. This call is as timely as ever - "We have a rich land, a common wealth, and a people who have shown themselves generous and capable of concern for justice in the past. We call upon those same qualities now."
- John Ferguson (National Executive Officer)
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Australian Catholic Social Justice Council
Posted: 7-4-2004
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Civil Rights Network
Latest Updates
BULLETIN of the Civil Rights Network
Bulletin No 1 | Post Date: 20 March 2004
The Government has given itself the power to ban political organisations connected to 'violent' or 'risky' political activity. Download this bulletin to learn about these new laws, plus read about ASIO and the politics of fear.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: CRN
Posted: 25-3-2004
Folder: Newsletters
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Media release re The Passion of the Christ banner
Brisbane Catholic Activist Supports Passion Banner
Tony Robertson, a Brisbane based Catholic justice activist has endorsed the sentiments of a public banner outside St Mary’s Catholic Church in South Brisbane.
The banner reads "THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST IS TO ACT WITH JUSTICE". St Mary’s Church is on the corner of Peel and Merivale Streets in South Brisbane, a major intersection carrying traffic into the city and southern suburbs of Brisbane.
Mr Robertson who works with St Mary’s Social Justice program, Micah Projects said: "The Passion of the Christ happens on our doorstep every day. Our staff see the violence and abuse inflicted those who live on the fringe of our city. If this movie is faithful to the Gospel then it should provoke a response for justice and a commitment to non-violence."
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: St Mary's Community Member
Posted: 17-3-2004
Folder: Media Releases
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Discover Australia Directory
A handy regional search entry for Australian sites
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Contributor: Project Worker
Posted: 10-12-2003
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St Mary's 2003 Christmas Banner
Three wise men came from the East
Searching for the Christ Child
The Bringer of Peace
Three unwise men went to the East
They Won the War
But Lost the Peace
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: St Mary's Community South Brisbane
Posted: 3-12-2003
Folder: Media Releases
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Family Homelessness Report 2003
The report of a significant research project into family homelessness in Queensland was launched in Brisbane on Sunday 2 NovemberThe research project was initiated by the UnitingCare Centre for Social Justice in conjunction with the Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at the QUT
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Peter Walsh
Posted: 25-11-2003
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Financial Report 2003
Summary report
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Micah Inc.
Posted: 21-11-2003
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Coordinator's Report 2003
Report
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Micah Inc
Posted: 19-11-2003
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Chairperson's Report Micah Inc. 2003
Comments and reflections on the year
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Micah Inc
Posted: 19-11-2003
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs
Current Inquiries
Inquiry into Poverty and Financial Hardship
Inquiry into Children in Institutional Care
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Contributor: Project Worker
Posted: 1-8-2003
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Branch Profile
In May 1994, Queensland Shelter members discussed the establishment of an Inner-
City branch. The Brisbane Inner City Housing Branch (BICH) was established the
following month at the offices of the Queensland Community Housing Coalition in
Boundary Street West End.
After the formation of the branch a series of public meetings were held. Identified at
the meeting was, the impacts of ‘gentrification’, the closure of boarding houses and
the loss of other low cost housing options for low-income residents of inner Brisbane.
The Boarding House Action Group (BHAG) was formed from these meeting as a subcommittee
of the branch.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Queensland Shelter
Posted: 30-7-2003
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Homelessness strategy
At least 350 people are homeless in Brisbane's inner city. Another 4550 people live in unsafe or insecure accommodation.
Homeless people are some of the most marginalised people in Brisbane. The Brisbane City Council is committed to addressing homelessness as part of its vision for developing an inclusive city.
The strategy aims to:
improve access and support options for Brisbane's homeless people
improve safety and facilities in public spaces
promote greater awareness of, and commitment to, addressing homelessness
work with community, government and business groups to develop a comprehensive response to homelessness
The strategy has been developed with the assistance of community groups and the Queensland State Government.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Author: Brisbane City Council
Posted: 30-7-2003
Folder: Reports and Papers
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Homelessness Taskforce Brisane
The major reasons for the formation of the Taskforce were the perceptions among workers that:
the number of homeless people was increasing, alongside a growing complexity and intensity of need.
the extent of the increase or actual size of the homeless population was not clear even thought services were experiencing growing demand.
the composition of the homeless population was changing and that social processes and policy positions combined with contemporary economic practices were impacting negatively on this population in Brisbane and throughout Australia.
the rapid urban redevelopment of inner city suburbs and the successful promotion of inner city apartment living had significantly reduced the amount of low-cost accommodation available.
In light of these issues, the Taskforce decided to initiate a project to establish the size of the homeless population in Brisbane's inner city.
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Contributor: Project Worker
Posted: 30-7-2003
Folder: Reports and Papers
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ABC
The ABC website provides lots of useful information and news.
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Contributor: MICAH
Posted: 2-12-2002
Folder: WWW Links
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