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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.

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.

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.

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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Oxfam and digital brand communications agency Deepend have launched 3things.org.au, a space for young people to talk about social inequalities and share ideas on how they can be part of the solutions.

The popularity of corporate fitness challenges has grown so rapidly that charity Oxfam has for the first time had to introduce a lottery system to select participants for the upcoming Oxfam Trailwalker Sydney.

Just over a week ago worldwide coalition of organisations, including Oxfam, launched a campaign to help Haiti’s long-term recovery from the terrible earthquake that has devastated the country. With your support we wanted persuade the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the international community to cancel Haiti’s debt, which before the earthquake stood at a staggering $890 million dollars.

One month after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, international aid agency Oxfam has warned a major effort is still needed to prevent public health from deteriorating. Time is pressing as there are only six weeks before the start of the raining season.

The Prime Minister’s honouring of his commitment to report back to Parliament on closing the gap in Indigenous health equality is an important contribution to monitoring progress, but key elements are still missing, Chair of the Close the Gap Steering Committee Tom Calma said today.