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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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Leading NGOs back SNAICC and AbSec response to social justice issues in the Northern Territory

24 Apr 2023

The Benevolent Society, Mission Australia, Rise, Brotherhood of St Laurence, and Uniting NSW.ACT collectively support statements made by SNAICC and AbSec calling for a better focus on First Nations self-determination rights, and the need to listen to community-led solutions to intergenerational policy failure and neglect in the Northern Territory.

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Statement by The Benevolent Society's CEO in response to the Prime Minister’s announcement today regarding the Voice to parliament

23 Mar 2023

We support the Voice as the first step to the implementation of the recommendations of the Uluru Statement. This referendum is about two things: recognition and consultation. If we want to Close the Gap, we need to stop doing the same things and expecting different outcomes.

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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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