Australia’s Modern Slavery Bill passes into law
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand welcomes the passage of the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Bill in the House of Representatives on 29 November 2018.
News & Events
Inaugural Women’s Economic Security Statement focuses on independence and opportunity
We welcome the Australian Government’s inaugural Women’s Economic Security Statement launched by the Minister for Women in Canberra, 20 November 2018. Backed by an investment of $109 million over four years, it aims to increase women’s economic independence and opportunity.
Our 2017-18 Year in Review is now online!
We are pleased to announce our 2017-18 Year in Review is now available online. We hope you enjoy reading our stories and gaining further insight into the work that we do.
Welfare to Work is failing single mothers
Today we launch our latest research “Outside systems control my life” The experience of single mothers on Welfare to Work at the 2018 ACOSS National Conference.
Poverty is deep and entrenched in the lucky country
The Poverty in Australia 2018 Report was launched today at the National Press Club to coincide with Anti-Poverty Week.
Anti-Poverty Week 2018
Anti–Poverty Week is a week where all Australians are encouraged to organise or participate in activities that aim to highlight or overcome poverty in Australia and overseas.
We need #StrongerSchools
We're part of the Victorian Council of Social Services' Stronger Schools campaign, working to make the public education system stronger, fairer and more inclusive for every Victorian child.
Senate Inquiry hearing: Definition of family violence needs to explicitly reference dowry abuse
Today we are are appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs to argue that dowry abuse be included in the definition of family violence to provide increased protections for individuals at risk.
Dowry abuse subject of Senate Inquiry
Good Shepherd’s Women’s Research, Advocacy and Policy Centre recently contributed to the Australian Senate’s inquiry into the practice of dowry and the incidence of dowry abuse in Australia. Dowry refers to the property, gifts or money brought by one family to another before, during or after marriage.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse and intersex clients welcome
Today, the Family Safety Victoria faith-based family violence service provider network made a public statement of support for LGBTIQ people and their communities. Network members include Jewish Care, Anglicare, Uniting Care, Vincent Care, Mackillop Family Services, Good Samaritan Inn, McCauley Community Services for Women, The Salvation Army, Sacred Heart Mission, Uniting Church in Australia and Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand.
New social security commission bill and single parent review to strengthen safety net
On 20 August, 2018 two private members bills were introduced into Parliament to improve the standard of living for people receiving social security payments.
Inequality in Australia report reveals women among the nation’s most disadvantaged
The Inequality in Australia 2018 report launched today by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and UNSW Sydney finds there is growing wealth inequality across the nation with women experiencing disadvantage across all ages.
NAIDOC Week tributes keep flowing
This year's NAIDOC Week theme 'Because of her, we can!' sparked people’s imaginations and tributes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women keep flowing.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2018
For at least 65,000 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have carried dreaming stories, songlines, languages and knowledge that have kept culture strong and enriched the oldest continuing culture on the planet. NAIDOC Week celebrations across Australia honour the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Landmark legislation opposes modern slavery
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand welcomes the Australian Government’s introduction of the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Bill 2018 into the House of Representatives on 28 June 2018.
Forced Marriage Protection Orders on the Government’s agenda
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is pleased to see the Australian Government expand its response to forced marriage in Australia.
Call for Senate to reject punitive Social Services Bill
An alliance of peak bodies and welfare groups has called on Labor, Green and crossbench Senators to reject a Government move to force new migrants to wait longer before they can access various social security payments.
Good Shepherd backs strong measures to tackle forced marriage
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) to tackle early and forced marriage in Australia.
Good Conversations: Forced marriage, slavery and family violence
Come to Melbourne Town Hall on 7 June and hear from human rights champion Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs, and other leaders in policy and practice, as we explore the link between forced marriage, slavery and family violence.
People in prison caught in debt trap
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand welcomes Financial Counselling Australia’s report "Double Punishment: How People in Prison Pay Twice". Launched on 15 May at Financial Counselling Australia’s 2018 Conference, the report states that the vast majority of people leaving prison are worse off financially than when they entered the justice system.
