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POSTED 16-05-2012
National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards
More than 200 guests gathered at the Great Hall at Parliament House, Canberra on Thursday 22 March to attend the Inaugural National Homelessness Services Sector Achievement Awards.
The Awards recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions community organisations make to support people who are homeless in our communities.
The Awards also showcase excellence and innovation by organisations, services and programs responding to the needs of people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
Micah Projects received a 'highly commended' award for Excellence or innovation in addressing homelessness by an organisation.
POSTED 15-02-2012
Low energy home comforts
New Common Ground project in Hope St South Brisbane helping the homeless and the environment!
Article in the Westender, 14 February, 2012. Photo: courtesy of the Westender.
POSTED 20-12-2011
Empowering artwork launched at Kurilpa Point, South Brisbane, in homage to victims of childhood abuse
The experiences of Forgotten Australians have been commemorated with the dedication of an inspiring artwork at Kurilpa Point, South Brisbane.
Article in the Westender, 19 December, 2011.
POSTED 20-10-2011
Time for action on poverty
Poverty is still a real problem in the 'Lucky Country', says Micah Projects' Karyn Walsh.
With more than 400 activities taking place around Australia as part of Anti-Poverty Week 2011 from October 16-22, local organisation Micah Projects has unearthed some startling statistics on poverty right here in Brisbane.
Photo courtesy of the Westender.
Article in the Westender, 18 October, 2011.
POSTED 19-09-2011
Genius of common ground
"To get inside the mind of a genius, you have to pin her down. The jam-packed visit to Brisbane of Rosanne Haggerty - talking to a sell-out black-tie dinner, drinks, meetings and collaborations - means grabbing a moment isn't easy. Haggerty is royalty in the homeless sector. One US newspaper called her the Mother Teresa of affordable housing, which all sounds over the top until you stop and think about what she's achieved." Image courtesy of News Limited.
Article by Kathleen Noonan in The Courier-Mail, 17 September, 2011
POSTED 05-09-2011
Humanity's Common Ground
When the January flood destroyed the Toowong rental unit she called home, 55-year-old mother-of-three Michelle Wilson was flung into an eight-week downward spiral that saw her sleeping nights beneath the awning of a Queen Street Mall strip joint.
Ms Wilson was identified through community support service Micah Projects' 50 Lives 50 Homes campaign to house and support Brisbane's most vulnerable homeless people.
Photo of Michelle by Tim Marsden, courtesy of The Courier-Mail.
Article by Trent Dalton in The Courier-Mail, 5 September, 2011.
POSTED 23-08-2011
Man's best friend needs a bed, too
When the homeless have pets they are refused shelter. That may soon change, writes Jim O'Rourke.
John with his dog, Laya, in the Pitt Street Mall, Sydney. Photo: Janie Barrett, courtesy SMH.
Article in Sydney Morning Herald, 21 August, 2011.
POSTED 10-08-2011
Federal government commits to national disability insurance scheme
The Every Australian Counts campaign today commended the Federal Government for its commitment to the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Every Australian Counts Campaign Director John Della Bosca said the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians with a disability and their families would ultimately be transformed by today’s historic announcement by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Visit Every Australian Counts website to read more.
POSTED 09-06-2011
Kevin hosts BBQ for homeless
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is hoping the overwhelming success of the inaugural 'Kevin’s Community BBQ - Share… Support… Connect' in Brisbane’s south will pave the way for more support for the homeless.
Article in City South News, 8 June 2011.
POSTED 26-05-2011
Sorry Day
On 26th May 1997 the Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families was tabled in Federal Parliament. The 'Bringing them Home' Report, revealed the extent of forced removal policies, which went on for more that 150 years and into the 1980’s.
Visit Antar website for a list of Brisbane events.
POSTED 17-05-2011
Every Australian Counts campaign
Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS will revolutionise the way people with a disability, their families and carers are supported in this country.
Join the campaign - support people with a disability and their families to achieve independence.
Photo of James, 20, studying at Curtin University. To hear James' story visit 'Every Australian Counts' website.
POSTED 29-03-2011
Price rises pushing more Aussies below poverty line, warns Australian Council of Social Services
Australia fared better than other nations during the financial crisis but new data suggests more families are struggling to make ends meet.
The latest snapshot of the social sector shows the number of Australians being turned away from emergency relief, disability, homeless and youth welfare services is on the rise.
Article in the Herald Sun (from AAP) by Susanna Dunkerley. Photography: Brianne Makin, courtesy of the Herald Sun.
POSTED 17-03-2011
Micah Projects Coordinator honoured
Micah Projects' Coordinator Karyn Walsh was one of 10 Queensland women honoured by the Queensland Government Office for Women’s 100th International Women’s Day tribute: everyday women, extraordinary lives.
The certificate of recognition was presented by Premier Anna Bligh to the 10 women for their 'extraordinary contribution to Queensland'.
POSTED 07-03-2011
Young women follow their dreams and start university
Young women who are supported by Micah Projects' Young Mothers for Young Women and the Participate in Prosperity Team start university.
Article by Andrew MacDonald in The Courier Mail 4 March 2011. Photograph courtesy of The Courier Mail.
POSTED 28-02-2011
Urban 'caveman' backs housing program
Article by Daryl Passmore in The Courier Mail online
26 Feb 2011
Image of Marcus Taylor courtesy The Courier Mail.
POSTED 17-02-2011
Increase in homeless people refused shelter
Despite Kevin Rudd's goal to cut homelessness by half across the nation by 2020, the number of people being turned away from shelters is increasing.
Article by Verity Edwards in The Australian, 17 Feb 2011. Image courtesy of The Australian.
POSTED 10-02-2011
Pre-dawn survey sheds light on city's hundreds of homeless in inner Melbourne
A snapshot of those sleeping rough in inner Melbourne.
