National Indigenous Television (NITV) and SBS invite communities to deepen their understanding of January 26 and what it means to be Australian through the programming slate, Always Was, Always Will Be. 

The Climate Council have compiled a top 5 list to help people commit to some resolutions that will help reduce Australia’s emissions, positively change the national conversation around climate change, and pressure decision-makers to take climate action seriously. 

A year-end review of the dramatic changes in Australia's labour market in 2020 has confirmed that the worst economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic were felt by Australians in relatively low-paid, insecure jobs.

Equality Australia has released groundbreaking research showing
overwhelming support among Australians for transgender Australians.

CHOICE has released the Take charge of 2021 Checklist - 5 simple things to improve your home, finances and life in 2021. Click here to view the list.

The Commonwealth Scholarships Program is offering vocational education and training scholarships to young Australians with disability.

Applications for the Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA) 2021 leadership development program are now open. Click here for more information.

The 2021 State of Reconciliation in Australia Report assesses the current status of reconciliation and outlines some practical actions that need to be taken if we are to continue to progress the reconciliation process.

Reconciliation Australia, CEO Karen Mundine says the report shows the reconciliation movement is at a tipping point.

“Reconciliation must be about more than raising awareness and knowledge. The skills and knowledge gained must now motivate us to braver action. Actions must involve truth-telling, and actively addressing issues of inequality, systemic racism and instances where the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are ignored, denied or reduced."

The State of Reconciliation report’s focus of moving from safe to brave is supported by the year’s theme, “More than a word. Reconciliation takes Action” which urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.

From the Heart is starting 2021 with a 'Week of Action: The Time is Now' from the 25th to the 31st of January to respond to the Government's release of its Interim Voice Co-Design Report for public consultation.

From the Heart will release its submission to the Government's report on Thursday, 21st of January. The Week of Action (WoA) aims to encourage large numbers of individuals and organisations to make submissions in support of From the Heart's position.

During the WoA, From the Heart will host a series of #WoA activities on social media to raise public awareness about the consultation process, and provide how-to guides and resources on their website to help facilitate submissions to the Government.

Find updates on the campaign and participate in the #WoA activities by following: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn.

Housing is a key determinant of health, yet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face a range of issues that prevent them from accessing housing that is affordable, adequate, safe and sustainable.

Overcrowding is increasingly prevalent, making household members further susceptible to the burden of disease, psychological distress and other health and wellbeing issues. The COVID-19 pandemic is a stark reminder of the importance of housing for maintaining health and slowing and stopping the spread of disease. Significant Australian, state and territory government leadership and investment is urgently needed to Improve housing and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Eleven finalists were announced for the first-ever HESTA Impact Awards, recognising health and community services professionals taking positive steps to create a better world.

Finalist achievements covered sustainability, gender equity, health and diversity and inclusion initiatives, including a hospital-wide recycling program, health literacy sessions for culturally and linguistically diverse communities and a free online career support program for women in need.

In the Team Innovation category, YWCA Australia’s Asista Program team is recognised for their life-changing work to help young women and girls in the child protection system build leadership skills and drive positive change.

• Co-organized with UNICEF, the Family-Friendly Policies Academy session will convene companies and experts to share their reasons and examples to illustrate the value of family-friendly workplaces and the varied ways businesses of all sizes can implement policies to support their employees with families - 27 January 2021 - Click here for more information and to register
  
  

• Coming of Age in the War on Terror is the ground-breaking new book by award-winning author, scholar, and social commentator Randa Abdel-Fattah. Join Abdel-Fattah and Verity Firth as they explore the impact of a rising far-right, the discourse of Trump and Brexit, and growing partisanship on the lives and political consciousness of young people - 16 February 2021 - Click here to register

• The pandemic—and the worldwide corporate transition to working from home that has accompanied it—has supercharged the demand for what Zoom sells: web conferencing software. Whether you and your organisation are just getting started with Zoom, or have been using it for a while and wish to build your knowledge and confidence in the use of the platform, this session is for you - 17 February 2021 - Click here to register

• The Settlement Council of Australia (SCoA) has developed 'The best of both worlds: A governance toolkit for organisations supporting migrant and refugee communities in Australia.' The toolkit has been developed to help settlement services and community organisations that support people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to settle in Australia. The toolkit is particularly aimed at smaller organisations, that might need some guidance to understand and apply the various laws, rules and regulations that govern organisations in Australia. You can access the toolkit here.

• Beyond Blue has developed a website which will be regularly updated with information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during this time. And you can stay up-to-date by joining our email community. Access the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service, linked here.
  

Neil Venables from The Salvation Army, which had to suspend its Red Shield Appeal annual doorknock in May, said it had seen an increase in donations which had "positioned the organisation well to meet some of the increased needs and costs during these uncertain days"

Family Matters Co-Chair Sue-Anne Hunter told NITV News she didn't see the pre-recorded apology as 'authentic'. 

SNAICC CEO Richard Weston said the comments that were made were "ill-informed" and "unworthy of any Australian media outlet".

Fiona Guthrie, the chief executive of Financial Counselling Australia, said victims of domestic family violence, people with mental health problems and people with low financial literacy were at risk of being loaded up with debt they would struggle to repay.

A harrowing account of the treatment of First Nations kids in custody. No child belongs in prison. #RaiseTheAge https://t.co/yIiPdOlKBL

— NATSILS (@NATSILS_) January 19, 2021