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The Benevolent Society, operating since 1813, provides integrated support services to children, young people and families, older Australians 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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Joint Allyship to Change the Trajectory on Target 12 Close the Gap

26 Mar 2026

With just five years remaining to meet Australia’s Closing the Gap targets, Allies for Children and the First Nations NGO Alliance, in partnership with SNAICC, are demonstrating that reform is not only urgent, it is already underway.

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Allies for Children calls on mainstream organisations to prioritise action on Closing the Gap targets

13 Feb 2026

Allies for Children statement urging organisations to take stronger action on Closing the Gap commitments, warning that outcomes for First Nations children in out of home care are worsening.

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Family Matters: Allies for Children backs support for greater investment in community-led solutions for First Nations children

10 Dec 2025

Allies for Children Statement - Family Matters - Allies for Children backs support for greater investment in community-led solutions for First Nations children.pdf

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