Volunteers provide a measure of care for victims of war and disaster

Volunteers provide a measure of care for victims of war and disaster

Teams of volunteers gathered at Federation Square on Saturday to help prepare meal kits to be sent to people affected by the war in Ukraine and the earthquake that recently hit Turkey and Syria.

  • byMelissa Cunningham

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‘Important in hard times’:Charity goes on,in Father Bob’s name

‘Important in hard times’:Charity goes on,in Father Bob’s name

It’s been a month since Father Bob Maguire died. But in a humble South Melbourne factory,volunteers soldier on in his name.

  • byCarolyn Webb
Charity donation figures defy our idea of ‘kind and generous’ culture

Charity donation figures defy our idea of ‘kind and generous’ culture

Australians donate $13 billion to charities annually. The federal government wants to double that figure by 2030,but there are barriers in the way.

  • byStephen Brook
Most people who flock to op shops aren’t looking for a frock
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Most people who flock to op shops aren’t looking for a frock

The humble op shop is much more than a cheap clothing store – it’s filling a social need for community.

  • byJo Stubbings
King Charles honours iconic Australian charity at Buckingham Palace

King Charles honours iconic Australian charity at Buckingham Palace

The King has given his royal support to one of Australia’s oldest charity efforts,opening up Buckingham Palace to the families of those killed at war and to volunteers about to undertake a six-month relay home.

  • byRob Harris
NAB boss highlights household stress as inflation,soaring rents bite

NAB boss highlights household stress as inflation,soaring rents bite

The bank CEO has used the launch of the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal to call out surging rents and high inflation on stressed customers.

  • byClancy Yeates
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What happens when governments can’t agree on NDIS funding? They cut services
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What happens when governments can’t agree on NDIS funding? They cut services

NSW’s assistive technology education service will shut at the end of the month after the state and federal governments could not agree on who should fund it.

  • byMary Ward
Bones,nipple covers and goldfish:The wackiest op-shop donations

Bones,nipple covers and goldfish:The wackiest op-shop donations

Australians donate many strange things to op-shops and customers love to buy them. Why are we drawn to these weird and wonderful items?

  • byNell Geraets
‘They think I am off my rocker’:The 57-year-old who cycled from Manchester to Melbourne

‘They think I am off my rocker’:The 57-year-old who cycled from Manchester to Melbourne

Andrew Crompton was chased by wild dogs,serenaded by a Kurdish leader,and berated by naked Germans. It was all part of the journey on his 15,500-kilometre charity bike ride from Manchester to Melbourne.

  • byCarla Jaeger
Legacy president faces 16 harassment complaints,denies allegation of groping

Legacy president faces 16 harassment complaints,denies allegation of groping

Steve Hopwood has denied any inappropriate conduct or touching,despite 15 of 16 claims against him being substantiated,according to the charity’s CEO.

  • byJacqueline Maley
Lifesavers struggle to find volunteers after horrific summer of drownings

Lifesavers struggle to find volunteers after horrific summer of drownings

Cost of living pressures are hurting charity programs,op shops and community groups who have fewer people able to give their time for free.

  • byMary Ward