Category: Blogs
16 things we’re excited about for 2016
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Here at Oxfam Australia’s Schools Program, there are heaps of things we’re excited about for 2016. It was hard to narrow them down, but here – in no particular order – are our 16 for ’16! Read more »
The ledger’s not good: the hidden costs behind our banks’ unreal profits
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The big four banks’ ledger is not good. Last year, ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac announced the unreal combined profit of $30.8 billion. But this unreal profit came at a very real cost. Read more »
Volunteer spotlight: Jenny Gillett from Close the Gap, Perth
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As we lead up to National Close the Gap Day on 17 March, Jenny shares why she’s volunteering to promote Indigenous health equality and why we should work together to Close the Gap. Read more »
These women are fighting against extreme poverty … with bananas.
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Every day Irene would risk her life to water her crops and feed her children. Today, she’s a co-producer at an award-winning banana farm and changing the future for her family. Discover how Oxfam and you make a difference to people in poverty around the world. Read more »
How you can continue the healing
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Health professional and proud Noongar woman Vicki Wade reflects on her people’s struggle to overcome generations of disadvantage and the subsequent health burden. Read more »
The inequality stat that’s shocked the world
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Extreme inequality is one of the defining issues of our time. Today, just 62 individuals have the same wealth as the poorest half of the world. That’s just 62 mega-rich individuals compared to 3.5 billion people. Read more »
“Holding on tightly to our wealth diminishes us” — inspiring words from an Oxfam supporter
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Fiona Ede is a passionate, long-term Oxfam supporter. We recently asked Fiona to share her dreams for the future and why she’s made the important decision to include a bequest in her Will to Oxfam. Her answers blew us away. Read more »
Last-minute gifts for under $50 at Oxfam Shop
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Here’s our pick of ethical gifts for under $50 Read more »
Naughty or Nice: The Aussie brands dodging workers’ rights
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Two years ago Oxfam released its first “Naughty or Nice” list. We outed the brands who refused to protect their workers rights and applauded the ones who did. Now, in 2015, what’s changed? Who still won’t sign the Accord? And how do you demand more for the people that make your clothes? Read more »
Why clean water is vital in the fight against malnutrition
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Niger has more malnourished children than almost anywhere in the world. But Nurse Alassane Amadu has seen big changes in his community since the arrival of clean water and hygiene. Read more »
