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On 26 June, seven women graduated from the Change Makers program – a leadership and empowerment initiative delivered through the SEED Project and supported by the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL).
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In June 2023, we held our first BSL expo at the Parliament of Victoria and now we're getting ready for our next Expo in June 2025!
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Latest media releases
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to strengthen minimum energy efficiency standards for rented homes and to phase out gas hot water systems.
Read media releaseToday the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomed the Victorian government’s announcement that Victoria’s first fixed site pill testing service will open its doors in Fitzroy.
Read media release“It’s vital for the next term of the Albanese Government to strengthen our economic and social compass so all Australians can live the lives they aspire to.” Dr Travers McLeod, Executive Director, BSL
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They say a goal is a dream plus a plan. This workshop is about how to create SMART financial goals and how to reach them. For financial wellbeing, it starts here.
Read event detailsSome people say, “never spend money you don’t have,” and many find this is impossible. How can we use credit wisely? By being well informed, which is what you’ll be when attending this workshop.
Read event detailsIt takes more than cash coming in to build a budget – it takes building our knowledge, considering our attitudes, developing our skills and committing to habits. You will be well on your way to having your own manageable budget by the conclusion of this workshop.
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