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The One Million Homes Alliance Liveable Homes, Liveable Future The One Million Homes Alliance comprises consumer, social and environment organisations with expertise in environmental, social equity and consumer policy. The Alliance can provide guidance and support with agreed positions and advice from a range of relevant sectors. The aim of the Alliance is to see a fair and effective scheme implemented to raise Victoria?s housing stock to an average 5 star standard, reduce energy and water costs for households, and help Victoria reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and water use. For more information click here:

Clubs Should Support Communities and Get Behind Pokie Reform Dr Jennifer Borrell, Research Manager at Kildonan UnitingCare, writes that Clubs NSW is waging a vigorous campaign to ward off poker machine reforms that would reduce problem gambling and return control to 'players'. These reforms, known as 'mandatory pre-commitment' would require gamblers to pre-set what they are prepared to lose. It sounds quite benign. So what is causing all the fuss? For more information click here:

Microfinance According to the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) more than 10% of the Australian population live in poverty. Poverty is complex. There are many everyday financial and social challenges faced by lower income earners today. Ensuring people have enough food, warm clothes, and decent housing is only part of the story. For more information click here: