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8 July 2026

Meet Paddy. He is a resident at our Clifton Hill Aged Care centre and is a proud Francophile. Paddy is rarely seen without his signature beret. He speaks a little French and greets most mornings with a cheerful “Bonjour.”

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Le Quyen 4
4 June 2026

Since retiring from her job at a shoe factory in Preston, Le Quyen has found daily connection and comfort at BSL’s Coolibah Centre in Fitzroy.

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Karmila and Murray 1
4 June 2026

Murray began his working life in hospitality, spending years in high‑end hotels and restaurants around the world.

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Media releases

2 July 2026

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, ‘50 Years of Deadly’, recognises half a century of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements each July.

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24 June 2026

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomes the likely passage of the Federal Government’s tax reform legislation, describing it as an important step toward a fairer and more sustainable tax and transfer system.

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15 June 2026

When people are welcomed from when they arrive, and supported to thrive, they are better able to participate in education, employment and community life, strengthening both individual futures and the wider community. This is something we can all contribute to.

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