"Age discrimination pushing out older workers" - mybusiness.com.au - "Employers are being accused of ageism when it comes to recruiting new staff, with examples of blatant discrimination and ignorance of the skills of older Australians as well as anti-discrimination rules"... "Ageism is alive and entrenched in Australian workplaces" - seniorau.com.au - "The Benevolent Society undertook a survey of 1,005 people aged 50 and over from across Australia to determine their views on ageism, discrimination on the basis of age, in the workplace"... "Inverell services plan to work together through NDIS roll out" - Moruya Examnier - "As the rollout for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) encourages a competitive environment for service providers, local organisations are keen to continue working collaboratively"... "New Maternity and Child Health Hub Launches in Browns Plains" - kidsonthecoast.com.au - "The Benevolent Society, Australia’s first and oldest charity, is launching a new maternity hub, aimed at providing services for both pregnant women and families with new babies from communities across the Logan City communities"... "Society calls time on pension" - The Senior - "As more and more elderly Australians find themselves struggling to buy food and pay for housing, medical expenses and power, one of the country’s leading charities says enough is enough"... "What’s Ageism?" - ProBono - "The importance of advocating against ageism and for people to live the best life they can is the fundamental thrust of The Benevolent Society’s EveryAGE Counts campaign, which is set to launch later this year"...
Chat, Network & ConnectThe Benevolent Society’s Disability Services – Far North Coast are hosting a Disability Interagency meeting on April 10 from 10am-12noon at Lismore Workers Sports Club (202 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah). It’s an opportunity for disability service providers in the area to gather, connect and network. This interagency meeting is the first to be held since COVID and the devastating 2022 Northern Rivers floods, which halted regular gatherings. Read more
Meet MoudiMoudi (14) has been a registered carer with Carer Gateway caring for his brother Josh (12) who is autistic and has ADHD. By receiving carer support, Moudi has been able to connect with others, participate in activities and receive assistance with his schoolwork. Read more
Meet SamaraSamara (60) has been caring for her son Hadi (28) who has schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. Since she moved to Australia from Lebanon to care for Hadi full time, Samara began to participate in workshops led by Carer Gateway and form friendships with other carers.Read more