Released on World Indigenous People’s Day, 9 August, Career Pathways Project Report provides insight and guidance to enhance the capacity of the health system to retain and support the development and careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the health workforce. Read the report here.

The Young Carer Bursary helps young carers under the age of 25 who are currently studying or training, or will be in 2021 - the program offers 1,000 bursaries to the value of $3000 each year.

#ThanksforCaring was the theme for Aged Care Employee Day this year, celebrating more than 360,000 aged care staff around Australia. Read more about the celebrations here.

The widespread social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly affected the health and well being of Australia's 2.65 million carers, according to a new report from Carers NSW.

The theme for this year's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day was 'We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice', honoring Elders as custodians of traditional knowledge, passed down to children through stories and cultural practice. See overview of Children's Day here.

The Racism and Social Cohesion issue of FECCA's magazine comes at a time of heightened tensions as a result of COVID-19 and global Black Lives Matter protests. Read it here.

AYCC and Seed have launched their online campaign, Speak Up for Climate Justice. The campaign invites people to come together and participate in 50,000 conversations in communities all across the country – imploring people to reach out to friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours to bring them into the fight for climate justice. 

The Speak Up for Climate Justice challenge involves: Taking the conversation challenge by speaking to as many people as you can about the need for strong climate action; Promoting your challenge to your friends and family and ask them to support your efforts by chipping in to power youth-led campaigns for climate justice.

Good Things Foundation are inviting community organisations to get involved and participate in its digital inclusion campaign #GetOnlineWeek.

This year's theme is 'Now's the time to get online', encouraging people to host either online or COVID-safe face-to-face events, depending on the restrictions and public gathering advice in your part of the country. Grant funding is now available to support them to be involved.

The Young Women's Council Australia (YWCA) are inviting women and non-binary people in all their diversity over the age of 18 to participate in YWCA’s first We Speak survey.

We Speak explores women’s lived experiences of leadership, civic engagement, housing and economic security and health, to inform postgraduate research, policy and advocacy, and programs and services for women. 

The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. When you fill in the survey you will also have the chance to share in a $1000 total prize pool (10 x $100 vouchers) by opting in and providing contact details prior to 5 September 2020.

Creating a better world doesn’t happen overnight. It’s the small but relentless steps taken by many over time that makes all the difference.

Take the time to recognise those working in Australia’s health and community sector - the one’s dedicated to creating a better world to live in - by nominating someone you know who is making a difference in the HESTA Awards.

• If you'd like to deepen your knowledge when it comes to organising social change, register for Changemakers Organising School Season 2 – starting 13 August 2020 - Click here for more information

• The Energy Efficiency Council, in partnership with the NSW Government, will host a new training program, Energy management system advisor training - Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 August 2020 - Click here for more information

• Homelessness Week launched on Monday 3 August with an insightful webinar dedicated to highlighting the newly launched mapping around homelessness in our country - Watch the recording here

• WHO and UNESCO are celebrating International Youth Day through a joint webinar, recognising young people around the world demonstrating collective action and creativity in their COVID-19 response - 12 August 2020 12:30 – 14:00 CET - Click here for more information and to register

• Sortli is a free App designed by young people for young people to help navigate their transition from out-of-home care to independence. It help guides them and provide support in areas such as housing, employment, health, and finances. Click here for more information
  
  
• The Aboriginal Health Council of WA (AHCWA) ear health team has developed a new and innovative health promotion resource for children and youth called Simon Says. The first issue of Simon Says is an ear health brochure designed to support, teach and empower Aboriginal children with chronic ear conditions. Read the brochure here

• Mind Australia provide an overview of information about mental health disorders on their resource page, Understanding mental health conditions - see here.

• National LGBTI Health Alliance provides a central COVID-19 resource space for the LGBTI community. Click here to read more.
  

Financial Counselling Australia’s chief executive officer, Fiona Guthrie, urged anyone struggling to pay their bills or making ends meet to contact their creditors immediately.

Young people affected by the economic shock have been almost completely ignored by the government’s response to date, explains Nick Moraitis, CEO of the Foundation for Young Australians

A survey by Better Renting has found the majority of renters felt they’d had little luck negotiating rental reductions during the pandemic. “What really struck me is the sheer number of tenants who are still paying their original rent despite losing their income,” said Better Renting director Joel Dignam.

We have updated our fact sheet on managing the return of volunteers to the workplace. We’ve covered everything from medical clearances to insurance and liabilities. For information on these topics and answers to the most common volunteer FAQs, go to https://t.co/ZnQ4Y4X1nF pic.twitter.com/yaDaDu9vpf

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