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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.
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How Toni’s bequest will change lives
Many people find that they’re able to give more generously to Oxfam through their Will than they ever could during...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie on Secondment
Stephanie Hill is a paralegal, completing a secondment from Corrs Chambers Westgarth, assisting in the legal team at Oxfam Australia.
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Volunteer spotlight: Sophie Gardner (First Peoples Program)
Sophie Gardner is completing an internship through the CareerTrackers program in the First Peoples Program at Oxfam Australia. In this...
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Volunteer spotlight: Thandi Chindove (Marketing Team)
Thandi is a postgraduate student at the University of Melbourne and she recently completed her internship virtually with the Oxfam...
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Volunteer spotlight: Lauren Baker (Fair Trade Shop WA)
Lauren Baker volunteers at the Fair Trade Shop in WA, which supports Oxfam Australia by donating all of its profits...
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Volunteer spotlight: Xena Jammas
Xena has interned with us twice through our CareerTrackers program. She tells us what drew her to volunteer with Oxfam...
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Oxfam volunteer stories: Gail Thornthwaite
It's time to celebrate our volunteers! Their work with us is priceless. Hear about our volunteer Gail, who was with...
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Volunteer spotlight: Ainsley Gawdat
Ainsley Gawdat is currently volunteering in our Volunteer Engagement Team, supporting the Sydney Office and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. Ainsley’s role...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Aly Watson
Alexandra (Aly) Watson volunteered with our Oxfam’s legal counsel in 2016. Here, Aly tells us about her experience.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Elyse from the Volunteer Engagement Team in Sydney
Elyse has been volunteering with our very own Volunteer Engagement Team since September 2016. Here’s her story so far.
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Happy 25th to a World Class Volunteer!
Kevin McNair first started volunteering with Community Aid Abroad in 1991. This year, he celebrates his 25th year of volunteering,...
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