Posts by PeakCare
‘Is Australia the lucky country for all?’ panel discussion soon to be broadcast by ABC Radio National
On Monday 17th October, the ‘Is Australia the lucky country for all?’ panel discussion was held at Parliament House. Panel members included Natalie Lewis, Queensland Family and Child Commissioner; Sharon Bessell, Professor at…
Read MoreAnti-Poverty Week in Queensland
It was 35 years ago that (former) Prime Minister Bob Hawke pledged to end child poverty by 1990. Today, in 2022, 1 in 6 Australian children – that’s almost three…
Read MoreCity-scape highlights
Thank you to 54 Reasons (Save the Children) who, with the support of the Brisbane City Council have made sure that Brisbane bridges have been magnificently lit and adorned with Anti-Poverty Week…
Read MoreNAPCAN Webinar – Poverty and Keeping Children Safe
Set aside some time to join NAPCAN (the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) in conversation with Professor Brigid Featherstone, UK; Professor Ilan Katz, UNSW; and Claudia…
Read MoreSpecial thanks!
Our special thanks for making Queensland’s Anti-Poverty Week a memorable event go to Tony Wren, the Executive Director of Anti-Poverty Week and her staff for their coordination and support of the Anti-Poverty…
Read MoreQueensland Housing Summit
Today, Thursday, 20th October, the much-anticipated Queensland Housing Summit will be held. On the eve of the Summit, PeakCare took the opportunity to release our own statement about matters of concern to PeakCare and…
Read MoreAnti-Poverty Week 2022
Anti-Poverty Week 2022 has seen the release of numerous publications reporting on poverty in Australia and its impact. Take the time to read the following: Poverty in Australia 2022: A…
Read MoreCityscape highlights by 54 Reasons (Save the Children) in support of 20 years of Anti-Poverty Week
Thank you to 54 Reasons (Save the Children) who, with the support of the Brisbane City Council have made sure that Brisbane bridges have been magnificently lit and adorned with…
Read MoreAnti-Poverty Week 2022 “Is Australia the lucky country for all?” panel discussion photo gallery
Anti-Poverty Week 2022 “Is Australia the lucky country for all?” panel discussion photo gallery Panel members Cath Bartolo AM, Sharon Bessell and Commissioner Natalie Lewis, with panel facilitator Paul Barclay,…
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