Welcome to the February Bugle: stories and updates for BSL volunteers

Thursday 23 February

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For the very first time, Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) march together at the annual Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda.

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Following the Midsumma Pride March, we were proud to be a part of this year’s Midsumma Festival Victoria's Pride Street Party.

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During our last Town Hall we announced that the first phase of our 2023-2030 Strategy is now complete and we're now looking ahead to the next one.

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Your Ideas Matter

During our recent strategy discussion in the last Town Hall, we invited everyone to help us devise a new 'tagline' for a chance to win a $200 gift voucher in our BSL stores – including Hunter Gatherer, Ops Shops or BSL Books.

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This week’s the launch of the YES campaign to support a First Nations’ Voice to Parliament, and the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) will be showing its support.

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Recently, BSL Executive Director, Travers McLeod was one of 100 people invited to take part in the Early Years Summit in Canberra, highlighting the Albanese Government’s commitments to national reform in the early years space.

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Turning 100 years old is not only a sign of incredible longevity, it also shows the level of love and care you have surrounding you.

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We’ve joined the Melbourne Zero campaign, a diverse Melbourne-based alliance publicly calling for change and taking practical actions to eradicate homelessness in our city.

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After a two-year delay due to the pandemic, our Clifton Hill Aged Care Centre has officially opened.

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Thursday 2 February

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With school beginning, Saver Plus can help you prepare for those hidden costs throughout the year with a $500 matched saving program for eligible people like Katrina.

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Don’t miss the chance to contribute to our strategy by submitting your ‘Game Changing Idea’ and completing the ‘Strategy 2030 Survey’ by Wednesday 8 February.

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Our Brotherhood Books store is back online and ready for 2023 after being impacted by flash flooding last year.

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The Midsumma Pride March is this Sunday 5 February so if you haven’t already, make sure you register to march with us under the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) banner by close of business Thursday 2 February.

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Register for our next BSL Talks webinar on Monday 27 February 2023

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Power savings bunos

The Power Saving Bonus is a $250 payment from the Victorian Government to help with energy bills.

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As part of this year’s Midsumma Festival, we’re participating in the Victoria’s Pride Street Party being held on Sunday 12 February.

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