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The state’s had its AFL victory, now we need a win for Tasmanians doing it tough (Mercury Talking Point, 09/05/23)

09 May 2023

The footy stadium deal means governments cannot argue they have no money to help those living in poverty, writes Dr Charlie Burton.

Fair Funding for our Industry Well and Truly on the Agenda

24 Feb 2023

It was fantastic to have over 80 of our community services peers join us in Launceston last week for our annual lunch with the Premier, the Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP, which was made possible thanks to the ongoing support of our event partner St.LukesHealth.

Talking Point: We all have a right to a dignified life (The Mercury Newspaper)

05 Dec 2022

Governments could instigate changes, writes Adrienne Picone.

Talking Point: Make a choice to end poverty (The Mercury Newspaper)

17 Oct 2022

The experience of poverty bites deep for Thousands of Tasmanians each day says Tasmanian Council of Social Service chief executive Adrienne Picone, but she argues people struggling to make ends meet is not inevitable but a choice by governments.

The real story of increasing cost of living in Tasmania (The Advocate)

17 Sep 2022

Increases to the cost of living is hitting Tasmanian families hard, writes Adrienne Picone.

Talking Point: No one should be left offline (The Mercury Newspaper)

29 Aug 2022

We are not doing enough to address the digital divide, says Adrienne Picone.

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