Mountains Community Resource Network (MCRN)
@mcrnbm.bsky.social
Peak body for the community services sector in the Blue Mountains - mcrn.org.au
May 5, 2025 at 6:54 AM
"This is how Trump's America treats its allies. Our FTA with the United States clearly isn't worth the paper it's written on, so why would we think the #AUKUS deal is worth any more? It's time we thought about what that means for us and our long-term security.”
– @EmmaShortis
– @EmmaShortis
February 11, 2025 at 5:27 AM
"This is how Trump's America treats its allies. Our FTA with the United States clearly isn't worth the paper it's written on, so why would we think the #AUKUS deal is worth any more? It's time we thought about what that means for us and our long-term security.”
– @EmmaShortis
– @EmmaShortis
BREAKING: Today Independent MPs @WilkieMP @helenhainesindi @DavidPocock are introducing landmark #whistleblower protection laws.
Whistleblowers make Australia a better place. The Albanese Government should back these laws to ensure whistleblowers are protected, not prosecuted.
Whistleblowers make Australia a better place. The Albanese Government should back these laws to ensure whistleblowers are protected, not prosecuted.
February 11, 2025 at 5:21 AM
BREAKING: Today Independent MPs @WilkieMP @helenhainesindi @DavidPocock are introducing landmark #whistleblower protection laws.
Whistleblowers make Australia a better place. The Albanese Government should back these laws to ensure whistleblowers are protected, not prosecuted.
Whistleblowers make Australia a better place. The Albanese Government should back these laws to ensure whistleblowers are protected, not prosecuted.
👍 What she said: 👇
January 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
👍 What she said: 👇
📢 AFDO has submitted feedback to the #NDIA, urging improvements to eligibility reassessment letters.
🔹 Calls for fairness, clarity & compliance with the #NDIS Act 2013.
Let’s ensure participants’ rights are respected! 💪
📄 buff.ly/3WkVuyY
#NDIS #DisabilityAdvocacy
🔹 Calls for fairness, clarity & compliance with the #NDIS Act 2013.
Let’s ensure participants’ rights are respected! 💪
📄 buff.ly/3WkVuyY
#NDIS #DisabilityAdvocacy
January 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
📢 AFDO has submitted feedback to the #NDIA, urging improvements to eligibility reassessment letters.
🔹 Calls for fairness, clarity & compliance with the #NDIS Act 2013.
Let’s ensure participants’ rights are respected! 💪
📄 buff.ly/3WkVuyY
#NDIS #DisabilityAdvocacy
🔹 Calls for fairness, clarity & compliance with the #NDIS Act 2013.
Let’s ensure participants’ rights are respected! 💪
📄 buff.ly/3WkVuyY
#NDIS #DisabilityAdvocacy
@BOM ⚠️ UPDATED Severe Weather Warning has been issued for DAMAGING WINDS & HEAVY RAIN continuing TODAY (18/01).
#MidNorthCoast #Hunter #Metropolitan #Illawarra #NorthernTablelands #NorthWestSlopesPlains #SouthWestSlopes #SnowyMountains
Details: bom.gov.au/products/IDN21…
#MidNorthCoast #Hunter #Metropolitan #Illawarra #NorthernTablelands #NorthWestSlopesPlains #SouthWestSlopes #SnowyMountains
Details: bom.gov.au/products/IDN21…
January 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
@BOM ⚠️ UPDATED Severe Weather Warning has been issued for DAMAGING WINDS & HEAVY RAIN continuing TODAY (18/01).
#MidNorthCoast #Hunter #Metropolitan #Illawarra #NorthernTablelands #NorthWestSlopesPlains #SouthWestSlopes #SnowyMountains
Details: bom.gov.au/products/IDN21…
#MidNorthCoast #Hunter #Metropolitan #Illawarra #NorthernTablelands #NorthWestSlopesPlains #SouthWestSlopes #SnowyMountains
Details: bom.gov.au/products/IDN21…
@The Parenthood: ✨ Quality early #education can halve #juveniledetention rates. ✨
The first five years hold the power to change lives & shape brighter futures. Investing in early #childhood programs isn’t just an act of care—it’s a proven way to transform entire communities.
The first five years hold the power to change lives & shape brighter futures. Investing in early #childhood programs isn’t just an act of care—it’s a proven way to transform entire communities.
January 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
@The Parenthood: ✨ Quality early #education can halve #juveniledetention rates. ✨
The first five years hold the power to change lives & shape brighter futures. Investing in early #childhood programs isn’t just an act of care—it’s a proven way to transform entire communities.
The first five years hold the power to change lives & shape brighter futures. Investing in early #childhood programs isn’t just an act of care—it’s a proven way to transform entire communities.
Matt Golding cartoons:
Charting a course in the Sea of #Disinformation
@theage #Zuckerberg
#Meta #FactChecking #reality
Charting a course in the Sea of #Disinformation
@theage #Zuckerberg
#Meta #FactChecking #reality
January 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Matt Golding cartoons:
Charting a course in the Sea of #Disinformation
@theage #Zuckerberg
#Meta #FactChecking #reality
Charting a course in the Sea of #Disinformation
@theage #Zuckerberg
#Meta #FactChecking #reality
We're excited to release the concurrent session program for FRSA National Conference 2025!
View the program: bit.ly/C25Program
Early Bird registrations are also now open! Find out more at: frsa.org.au/Conf25 #FRS2025
View the program: bit.ly/C25Program
Early Bird registrations are also now open! Find out more at: frsa.org.au/Conf25 #FRS2025
January 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
We're excited to release the concurrent session program for FRSA National Conference 2025!
View the program: bit.ly/C25Program
Early Bird registrations are also now open! Find out more at: frsa.org.au/Conf25 #FRS2025
View the program: bit.ly/C25Program
Early Bird registrations are also now open! Find out more at: frsa.org.au/Conf25 #FRS2025
@ACOSS urges Federal Government to take stronger action to support people on low incomes and address the #hardship facing #communities across the country, warning #MYEFO offers a dismal outlook for those struggling the most.
Read the full release: acoss.org.au/media_release/…
Read the full release: acoss.org.au/media_release/…
January 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
@ACOSS urges Federal Government to take stronger action to support people on low incomes and address the #hardship facing #communities across the country, warning #MYEFO offers a dismal outlook for those struggling the most.
Read the full release: acoss.org.au/media_release/…
Read the full release: acoss.org.au/media_release/…
@ACNC: ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM has announced Cate Bennett as Assistant Commissioner – Operations & Engagement, commencing in February 2025. Read more: ow.ly/vves50Ut7WE
December 18, 2024 at 6:12 AM
@ACNC: ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM has announced Cate Bennett as Assistant Commissioner – Operations & Engagement, commencing in February 2025. Read more: ow.ly/vves50Ut7WE
@WesleyMission: New Dept of Liquor & Gaming data reveals record losses in NSW to poker machines of $2.25bn in 92 days (July-Sept 2024). That’s over $1 million EVERY SINGLE HOUR. It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace Join the movement for gambling reform👇 yourebeingplayed.wesleymission.org.au
December 18, 2024 at 6:10 AM
@WesleyMission: New Dept of Liquor & Gaming data reveals record losses in NSW to poker machines of $2.25bn in 92 days (July-Sept 2024). That’s over $1 million EVERY SINGLE HOUR. It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace Join the movement for gambling reform👇 yourebeingplayed.wesleymission.org.au
Today @AIHW has published a new, interactive monitoring dashboard to track progress against targets of two key strategies designed to improve #health & #wellbeing of Australians.
View the dashboard 👉 brnw.ch/21wPm4C
View the dashboard 👉 brnw.ch/21wPm4C
December 12, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Today @AIHW has published a new, interactive monitoring dashboard to track progress against targets of two key strategies designed to improve #health & #wellbeing of Australians.
View the dashboard 👉 brnw.ch/21wPm4C
View the dashboard 👉 brnw.ch/21wPm4C
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre’s 2022 exhibition, sensorial, has been named winner of the Accessible Arts Award for Access at the 2024 IMAGinE awards, held by Museums and Galleries of NSW. Read more:
bit.ly/3ZDfXkN
bit.ly/3ZDfXkN
December 6, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre’s 2022 exhibition, sensorial, has been named winner of the Accessible Arts Award for Access at the 2024 IMAGinE awards, held by Museums and Galleries of NSW. Read more:
bit.ly/3ZDfXkN
bit.ly/3ZDfXkN
The 2024 Regional #Wellbeing Survey (conducted by University of Canberra) is now open! Input from survey will be used to enhance & improve quality of life in #regional & #rural Australia. You can complete the survey at regionalwellbeing.org.au
December 3, 2024 at 3:12 AM
The 2024 Regional #Wellbeing Survey (conducted by University of Canberra) is now open! Input from survey will be used to enhance & improve quality of life in #regional & #rural Australia. You can complete the survey at regionalwellbeing.org.au
@ACOSS: #Centrepay was intended to help people receiving income support meet basic costs but has been used by predatory companies to exploit people. We welcome the government's reforms that will help put a stop to exploitation through Centrepay.
#auspol
theguardian.com/australia-news…
#auspol
theguardian.com/australia-news…
December 3, 2024 at 2:01 AM
@ACOSS: #Centrepay was intended to help people receiving income support meet basic costs but has been used by predatory companies to exploit people. We welcome the government's reforms that will help put a stop to exploitation through Centrepay.
#auspol
theguardian.com/australia-news…
#auspol
theguardian.com/australia-news…
@ACOSS: We're calling for the immediate suspension of the Targeted Compliance Framework following revelations that income support payments may have been illegally cancelled, affecting at least 1,000 people.
#incomesupport #RaiseTheRate #auspol
Media Release:
acoss.org.au/media_release/…
#incomesupport #RaiseTheRate #auspol
Media Release:
acoss.org.au/media_release/…
December 3, 2024 at 1:56 AM
@ACOSS: We're calling for the immediate suspension of the Targeted Compliance Framework following revelations that income support payments may have been illegally cancelled, affecting at least 1,000 people.
#incomesupport #RaiseTheRate #auspol
Media Release:
acoss.org.au/media_release/…
#incomesupport #RaiseTheRate #auspol
Media Release:
acoss.org.au/media_release/…
Welfare Rights Centre: stand behind @_NCOSS_ ‘child #poverty in NSW’ report's call to increase Parenting Payment rates + urge greater focus on those families completely left out of #socialsecurity safety net. Let’s work together to ensure every #child can thrive.
November 29, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Welfare Rights Centre: stand behind @_NCOSS_ ‘child #poverty in NSW’ report's call to increase Parenting Payment rates + urge greater focus on those families completely left out of #socialsecurity safety net. Let’s work together to ensure every #child can thrive.
1/2 People Just Like Us/Refugee Council of Australia: Australia rock bottom on human rights abuse. #Migration bills just passed :
- Rescind a #refugee’s protection finding in order to remove them from Australia
- Pay undisclosed third countries to warehouse non-citizens
AND….
- Rescind a #refugee’s protection finding in order to remove them from Australia
- Pay undisclosed third countries to warehouse non-citizens
AND….
November 29, 2024 at 3:42 AM
1/2 People Just Like Us/Refugee Council of Australia: Australia rock bottom on human rights abuse. #Migration bills just passed :
- Rescind a #refugee’s protection finding in order to remove them from Australia
- Pay undisclosed third countries to warehouse non-citizens
AND….
- Rescind a #refugee’s protection finding in order to remove them from Australia
- Pay undisclosed third countries to warehouse non-citizens
AND….
⚠️🚧FLOOD WATCH: Central West, South West catchments, Colo and Macdonald Rivers
MINOR TO MODERATE #FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY
Catchments likely to be affected: ow.ly/a89O50UhOuA
Stay up to date with the latest warnings: ow.ly/qPg950UhOwq
MINOR TO MODERATE #FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY
Catchments likely to be affected: ow.ly/a89O50UhOuA
Stay up to date with the latest warnings: ow.ly/qPg950UhOwq
November 29, 2024 at 3:34 AM
⚠️🚧FLOOD WATCH: Central West, South West catchments, Colo and Macdonald Rivers
MINOR TO MODERATE #FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY
Catchments likely to be affected: ow.ly/a89O50UhOuA
Stay up to date with the latest warnings: ow.ly/qPg950UhOwq
MINOR TO MODERATE #FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM SATURDAY
Catchments likely to be affected: ow.ly/a89O50UhOuA
Stay up to date with the latest warnings: ow.ly/qPg950UhOwq
Read the new research from the Poverty & Inequality Partnership, showing that people receiving #JobSeeker are 5 times more likely than the general population to experience multiple material deprivation (lacking two or more essentials of life).
The report: bit.ly/3V0R9R0 @ACOSS
The report: bit.ly/3V0R9R0 @ACOSS
November 27, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Read the new research from the Poverty & Inequality Partnership, showing that people receiving #JobSeeker are 5 times more likely than the general population to experience multiple material deprivation (lacking two or more essentials of life).
The report: bit.ly/3V0R9R0 @ACOSS
The report: bit.ly/3V0R9R0 @ACOSS
The Blue Mountains said ‘No to Violence’ this morning, Mon. 25 November, with more than 80 people attending the Mayoral Breakfast to launch the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign bit.ly/3V96crP #16DaysofActivism #NoToViolence
November 25, 2024 at 5:27 AM
The Blue Mountains said ‘No to Violence’ this morning, Mon. 25 November, with more than 80 people attending the Mayoral Breakfast to launch the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign bit.ly/3V96crP #16DaysofActivism #NoToViolence
Welfare Rights Centre CEO Katherine Boyle provided evidence to #Robodebt Royal Commission + is committed to a just social security system. Without urgent funding from government, we will have to reduce services - leaving people without support. Sign our petition + donate thru 🔗
November 22, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Welfare Rights Centre CEO Katherine Boyle provided evidence to #Robodebt Royal Commission + is committed to a just social security system. Without urgent funding from government, we will have to reduce services - leaving people without support. Sign our petition + donate thru 🔗