Articles tagged: Welfare
Salvation Army declares ‘We’re here to stay’
The Salvation Army is continuing 135 years of service in Colac, with the opening of a new $3.44-million welfare and worship centre ensuring it will continue for years to come.
Rising demand for welfare puts strain on Foodshare
A Colac food charity desperately needs money to stay afloat or it will close within months, leaving struggling families without meals.
Jobseeker rate rise criticised
The Federal Government will increase its base Jobseeker rate from April, but unemployed Australians will lose $100 a fortnight when COVID-19 supplements end next month.
New leaders for Colac Salvos
Colac’s Salvation Army Corps has two new lieutenants, and they are calling for volunteers to help with the organisaton’s biggest fundraising drive.
Colac charities rally to support families
A CHARITY organisation has called for better education to help Colac and district’s struggling families break the cycle of welfare dependency.
Increase in welfare demand
A COLAC Welfare organisation has had a “noticeable increase” in demand for its services over the past six months.
Poker machine spending down
MAYOR Frank Buchanan says community spending on poker machines remains a disappointing issue in Colac Otway Shire, despite a drop in annual pokies losses.
Welfare worry as Colac’s jobless rate hits 9.1 per cent
COLAC’S unemployment rate has hit 9.1 per cent, four points higher than in 2010 and more than three percentage points higher than the national rate.
Homelessness fear over rising fuel cost
COLAC district pensioner Penelope Lane says Federal Government budget measures, including a proposed fuel excise rise, could force her into homelessness.
Welfare budget cuts concern for charities
COLAC welfare agencies say young people, unemployed people and struggling families will be hit hardest by proposed changes in the federal budget.
Tears follow sex abuse report
FORMER Colac woman Debra Wooby shed a tear this week as the Victorian Government promised to help child sexual abuse victims find justice.
Cash handout eases welfare demand
A COLAC welfare officer says government payments have reduced pressure on his agency’s services.
