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The Benevolent Society, operating since 1813, provides integrated support services to children, young people and families, older Australians, people with disability and carers. It has more than 1,000 people-first practitioners working to help people live their life, their way. As one of Australia’s first charitable organisations, The Benevolent Society has pioneered positive social change and uses its practice wisdom to advocate for a just, caring society.

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Official opening of new centre in Elizabeth Vale to offer more support to people with disability

3 Feb 2023

The Benevolent Society, a charitable organisation that has been supporting children, families and communities for more than 200 years, will provide more disability services in northern Adelaide with the opening of a new centre in Elizabeth Vale.

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The Benevolent Society CEO on the Economic Inclusion Advisory Panel

29 Nov 2022

Statement by Lin Hatfield Dodds, CEO, The Benevolent Society on the federal government’s forthcoming Industrial Relations Bill, and the agreement with independent Senator David Pocock to create an independent, legislated Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee.

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The Benevolent Society announces new board appointment

1 Nov 2022

The Benevolent Society, a charitable organisation that has been providing support services to Australians for more than 200 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Griew to its Board of Directors.

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