More than 30,000 people across Australia are today taking part in National Close the Gap Day (Thursday 25 March) to send a strong message to government to get its approach right on addressing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health crisis.
Every wondered where we work around the world? Check out this great new map to find out!
Oxfam Australia’s Annual Report released today shows that despite a difficult global financial environment, the aid agency helped more than four million people around the world by supplying basics like clean water and helping to build livelihoods during the 2008 – 2009 financial year.
If you’re after a Close the Gap t-shirt, now is the time to buy one. To celebrate National Close the Gap Day they are currently on sale at the specially reduced price of $19.95 (save $10). The sale ends Thursday 25 March at midnight – so get in quick!. Buy now.
Commit to the ultimate endurance challenge and put your foot down against poverty. We’re taking registrations for the Sydney event now and they will sell out! Find out more
In 2000 the nations of the world came together and set out to halve world poverty by 2015 – the result was the Millennium Development Goals. But are we on track to meet them? Find out more
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
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 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’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.