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When you support Oxfam, you help create a world without the inequality that fuels poverty. Here’s what that looks like for the communities we work with.

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What’s happening in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon?

On 15 January 2025, a temporary ceasefire was announced, coming into effect on 19 January. Here's the latest update on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.

Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Children and their families are returning to their homes or the remains of their homes to check the status of their homes. Photo: Alef Multimedia Company/Oxfam

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January 9, 2018

Aid agencies issue plea to act now on climate emergency

Oxfam has united with Australia’s leading international aid agencies to issue an urgent plea to the Federal Government to address...

Oxfam at COP25 supporting action on climate change

December 20, 2019

Madness in Madrid: What did the latest round of UN climate negotiations deliver?

Is the UN conference on climate change doing its job? Our climate experts reflect on the discussions, lack of outcomes...

December 17, 2019

Turning your emergency donation into instant aid with Blockchain

New Blockchain technology has the potential to deliver emergency cash transfers in a faster, cheaper and more transparent fashion than...

October 28, 2019

Best&Less start their journey to pay a living wage

Best&Less have made a strong commitment to pay living wages throughout their supply chains.

October 25, 2019

Factory X commit to pay a living wage

After years of campaigning from Oxfam supporters, Factory X commit to pay a living wage

October 25, 2019

What She Makes turns 2!

Celebrating two years of tackling poverty in the fashion industry

Oxfam staff protesting in Melbourne with big smiles and colourful signs.

September 26, 2019

Our 10 favourite #ClimateStrike protest signs

From clever and hopeful, to the funny and angry, our favourite signs from the #ClimateStrike

Protesters at the Melbourne #ClimateStrike holding signs that say "Climate Chaos Fules Poverty", "Climate Justice Now" and "Dont be Fossil Fools"

September 25, 2019

350,000 of us went on #ClimateStrike – now what?

Here are our top 5 take homes after the global #ClimateStrike

Cunha, Oecusse, Timor-Leste: Francisco Stolan and Anita Quefi are in an Oxfam savings group and have built permanent gardens as a result. Photo: Vlad Sokhin/Panos/OxfamAUS

September 9, 2019

How your donation is making dreams come true in Timor-Leste

Before joining an Oxfam-supported savings group, Francisco struggled to put food on the table for his family. Now, he knows...

July 26, 2019

Best&Less published their supplier lists

Best&Less have published 100% of their Tier 1 supplier lists, bringing their factories out of hiding and ensuring their supply chain is transparent. 

May 7, 2019

David Jones and Country Road support worker safety

Country Road Group and David Jones made a big step forward on factory safety by joining the important Bangladesh Fire & Building Safety...

February 12, 2019

City Chic: a huge step toward a living wage

City Chic was the first Australian brand to make a real commitment to a living wage.