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Buy Close the Gap merchandise online
Last week we launched our online store for Clsoe the Gap merchandise. Available are T-shirts, wristbands, and many free items. And remember, t-shirts have been reduced to just $20 in celebration of National Close the Gap Day! Buy now
Building new Indigenous women’s alliance key to positive change: Oxfam
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance announced this morning by Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin could be a step forward in giving a voice to women whose concerns need to be heard, Oxfam Australia said today.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to talk straight this International Women’s Day
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women of all ages and backgrounds from across the country will be at Parliament House in Canberra this week for Oxfam’s Straight Talk Summit.
Oxfam team assesses the damage in south Chile
Oxfam’s assessment of the damage of Saturday’s earthquake to the south of Chile is now well underway. The aid agency’s team of logisticians and water engineers have split in two and headed for two locations – Constitución and Concepcion.
Oxfam: Staff move in to Chile to assess earthquake damage
As details of the impact of the earthquake in Chile are emerging Oxfam’s emergency response team is en route to affected areas and expected to arrive in country today.
Let’s get it right – take part in National Close the Gap Day
Show your support for ending the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health crisis by holding an event to mark the fourth annual National Close the Gap Day on Thursday 25 March.
Melbourne photographic exhibition spotlights impending ‘disaster’ for Mekong River
A photography exhibition in Melbourne capturing the beauty and diversity of the Mekong River aims to highlight the dependence millions have on the river and the devastating consequences of 11 proposed mainstream hydropower dams.
Haiti Earthquake Appeal now closed
Due to the overwhelming support of the public for the victims of the Haiti Earthquake, Oxfam now has enough money to fund our response to this emergency for at least three years, and is closing the Earthquake Appeal.
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