This is hitting too close to home to feel complacent about the lack of #SocialHousing

“An Indigenous woman, living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, gave birth to twins in a tent. One of those babies died. In a tent. Where their parents were living, because the waiting list for social housing in their area is up to seven years. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Amber Schultz has reported nearly 700 people are on the social housing waitlist in Wagga Wagga, a city with fewer than 70,000 residents.” (Source: https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2026/05/06/baby-tent-housing-interest-rates )

One in a Hundred without a decent roof over their heads. Think about that as if one of them was you.

If the federal Govt is inept at solving the #HousingCrisis problem in the #Riverina electorate, then let’s elect a representative who will push an inept #NSW #Labor govt to step into the breach. And while we’re at it, let’s make sure the local #Councillors we elect to the #WaggaWaggaCouncil also have #Housing front and centre on their mind.

We can be better than this folks. We don’t have to put up with the crap we’re given by those love-sick on power at any cost. Think about our community, the whole of our community when you vote next time in #Federal or #State #elections. This is not about you or me, it’s about all of us in the Riverina. Safe housing, free healthcare, and social services delivery must be foremost on our minds. The other things that are making our lives miserable we can overcome once we’re all safely housed and in better shape to do somthing about them. Because of course we must, all of us, do something about them too.

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Stephanie Gambone, CEO and president of #JASEPA explains how Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania, strives to make sure women have a seat at the table when is comes to business leadership.

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Today might be the last day of Sexual Assault Awareness Month but the importance of consent education continues all year long. Christine Zaccarelli from the Crime Victims' Center of Chester County shares with us the importance of teaching and practicing consent.

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Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and Stephanie Gambone, CEO of JA Southeastern PA, tells us what the organization has planned for the future.

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Did you know that April is Sexual Assualt Awareness Month? Christine Zaccarelli from the Crime Victims' Center of Chester County tells us how the CVC works to educate community members and local high school students about what healthy relationships look like.

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Stephanie Gambone, the president and CEO of Southeastern Pennsylvania's Junior Achievement, sits down with us to talk about the incredible programs that #JASEPA has to prepare young people for successful careers. 💼

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This episode, Dave Mattock, who owns the Mattock School of Music, explains a bit about how having a local music scene can enhance the community by creating a sense of togetherness. 🎹 🎻

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Prepare your playlists! Dave Mattock, musician and owner of the Mattock School of Music, tells us some of his favorite artists he's listening to right now. 🎼 🎤

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Dave Mattock, owner of the Mattock School of Music, tells us about the upcoming Jazz and Funk Festival in Kennett Square featuring various talented local musicians. Stop by to celebrate the local music scene on April 24th-26th! 🎷 🎹

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