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The State Government is has partnered with SBS to deliver a series of programs called HomeReach that broadcast information about home and community care services in nine languages.
Join the Rights on Site Campaign to send a message to the Federal Government that the ABCC must be abolished now. Join one of the protests on 2 December or write a letter to the Federal Government.
Come along to the Surry Hills / Pyrmont/Ultimo Phantom Christmas Fundraiser
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"[It's] wrong to suggest that a McCain-Palin administration would just be a continuation of Bush-Cheney.
If the way John McCain and Sarah Palin are campaigning is any indication, it would be much, much worse."
- Nobel Prize winner, Paul Krugman
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The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC
Australian Labor Party
Parliament House
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 02 9230 2741
Fax: 02 9230 2589
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UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Submitted by Penny on Fri, 18/07/2008 - 2:56pm.
News from Canberra is that overnight Australia ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Convention is an international treaty that identifies the rights of persons with disabilities as well as the obligations on States parties to the Convention to promote, protect and ensure those rights.
The Convention aims to promote a global community in which all people with a disability are equal and active citizens. It is guided by principles of non-discrimination and full and effective participation and inclusion in society. So far, it has been ratified by 29 other countries.
Today is World AIDS Day
Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 01/12/2006 - 6:00pm.
As part of World AIDS day there are a number of events happening around NSW. Check out the ACON site for all the details.
This afternoon I will be launching a new sexual health resource for youth workers. developed by the Youth Accommodation Association, this kit assists youth workers to begin dialogue with young people (in particular those who are homeless) about sexual health.
