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The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomes a significant step forward for children experiencing developmental delay following Friday’s agreement by National Cabinet to progress the rollout of Thriving Kids, and Tuesday’s release of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group’s proposed national model.
Read media releaseAs the 2026 school year approaches, thousands of families and students across the country are turning to Saver Plus – the world’s largest and longest-running financial education program – to take control of their finances and prepare for the costs of education.
Read media releaseKris Kringle or Secret Santa gifting with an 'Op Shop Rule' could allow you to enjoy and deepen the shared fun and love without the sustainability guilt and doom.
Read media releaseBSL condemns the terrifying acts of violence and antisemitism at Bondi yesterday on the first day of Chanukah.
Read media releaseLinking income support payments to relationship status exposes women to financial dependence, risk of domestic violence and entrenches gender inequalities, new research shows.
Read media releaseFederal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth, Federal Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea, and Citi Australia Head of Corporate Banking Alex Allegos heard from participants who have found meaningful work through the Frankston Thrive Hub during a site visit.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) is deeply concerned at the Victorian Government’s decision to pursue excessively punitive laws for children.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) and Will Broughton, Director First Nations Strategy and Outcomes, welcome Victoria’s statewide Treaty, a profound step forward and one of Australia’s most significant moments in our journey toward truth, justice and self-determination.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Hodder as the next Chair of its Board.
Read media releaseThe Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) has joined civil society organisations across Victoria in supporting the nation-leading Treaty – the first legislation of its kind introduced in any Australian state or territory parliament.
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