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Date published: Tuesday 9 May 2017
Category(ies): Media release
Giving with one hand and taking with the other for disadvantagedThe peak body for Baptist Care community service organisations, Baptist Care Australia, welcomes Budget initiatives to address homelessness, housing, the NDIS and domestic violence, but is very worried about punitive measures being imposed on job seekers and others struggling with disadvantage. Read more
Date published: Tuesday 9 May 2017
Category(ies): Media release
Good to see Budget measures addressing domestic violenceThe peak body for Baptist community service organisations, Baptist Care Australia, welcomes the government’s Budget announcements supporting people affected by domestic and family violence. Read more
Date published: Tuesday 9 May 2017
Category(ies): Media release
Budget delivers much-needed funding stability for NDISThe peak body for Baptist community service organisations, Baptist Care Australia, congratulates the government for taking on the challenge of ensuring ongoing funding stability for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Read more
Date published: Tuesday 9 May 2017
Category(ies): Media release
National homelessness funding commitment a great relief but more to doThe peak body for Baptist community service organisations, Baptist Care Australia, welcomes the Budget commitment to increased funding stability for homeless services. Read more
Date published: Tuesday 9 May 2017
Category(ies): Media release
Success of social housing measures will rely on clever implementationThe peak body for Baptist community service organisations, Baptist Care Australia, says the practicalities of implementation will be the key to the success of Budget social housing measures. Read more
Date published: Monday 27 March 2017
Category(ies): Media release
Baptist leaders call for greater action on violence against womenMore than 30 Baptist leaders from around Australia are in Canberra this week calling for action to stem the rising tide of violence against women. Read more
Date published: Wednesday 22 February 2017
Category(ies): Media release
New Executive Director sees opportunity in changing landscapeMarcia Balzer the newly-appointed Executive Director for the peak body representing Baptist community service organisations is optimistic about the opportunities for faith-based services within Australia's constantly changing political and cultural landscape. Read more
Date published: Monday 23 January 2017
Category(ies): News
Appointment of new Executive Director for Baptist Care AustraliaBoard Chair announces Marcia Balzer as new Executive Director Read more