Every year Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot serves as a sobering reminder: the housing crisis deepens the longer that the govt fails to act. It’s time to #BuildSocialHousing and end investor tax concessions.

Everyone, regardless of their finances or support needs, deserves a place to call home. Social housing is a lifeline for those unable to afford private rents or who face other barriers. NSW needs to build at least 5,000 low-income homes each year.
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Nelson Nghe beside his work 'I Bet the House'. He looks happy, but really he's furious about the impact of gambling harm on the community & he uses his art to rebel against a predatory industry. #PutPokiesInTheirPlace instagram.com/nelsonartoffic…

The rate of homelessness among Aboriginal people is unacceptable. Homelessness NSW is calling on the state government to deliver a dedicated approach to ending homelessness among Aboriginal communities. Read our NSW pre-budget submission here: bit.ly/3xFJzT5

‘Liquor and Gaming revealed Star Sydney had failed to comply with its requirement to complete welfare checks if a customer had played on its poker machines for more than 3 hours.’

When $ come before harm prevention we shouldn’t be surprised. 🤷‍♂️ 🤦

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📍 Save the date! The #NDARCSymposium will take place on the 20th of Sept.

We are delighted to collaborate with Wesley Mission, who are renowned for helping people dealing with addiction, mental health & homelessness.

🗣️ Stay tuned for more details about speakers & sessions.

Our Broken Housing System: A 🧵

Wesley Mission is a Community Housing Provider (Tier 2). We enjoy the privilege of serving just over 500 tenancies with more than 700 residents. Most of our tenancies are social housing or crisis/transitional housing.

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Great to be a part of the Foundation Assembly for Hunter Community Alliance HunterCommunityAlliance this evening. Big cyan turnout from Wesley Mission staff from across the Hunter & beyond. A chance for community to engage with Rose Jackson & Chris Bowen on housing and climate crises.

Fascinating insights on the housing & cost of living crises in NSW & possible solutions from guests Rob Stokes MP & John Robertson at this morning’s Easter Breakfast at Wesley Mission - along with a powerful Easter message from Stu Cameron

Some encouraging news from QLD, but reforms like these which also minimise the gambling harm caused by poker machines need to be universal and not just limited to casinos. It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace theguardian.com/australia-news…

The #NRL is not interested in creating American Rugby League fans, they only want access to American gamblers. They don't want to promote Rugby League as a great sport, but as a great 'wagering option'. #NRL Vegas #GutfulOfGambling smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-…