Why men need to talk about prostate cancer
By Toby Hemmings

Michael Platts panicked when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now he wants to help others break through the stigma and silence surrounding the condition.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/regional-prostate-cancer-support-groups/106510810

#ProstateCancer #RegionalCommunities #Men #SupportServices #MensHealth #TobyHemmings

Why men need to talk about prostate cancer

Michael Platts panicked when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now he wants to help others break through the stigma and silence surrounding the condition.

Saskatchewan NDP calls on Provincial to rehire Prairie Harm Reduction workers
Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon closed its doors last week after reporting a major financial shortfall, leaving big gaps in the support services that ran through the facility.
#Canada #News #PrairieHarmReduction
https://globalnews.ca/news/11799928/ndp-calls-on-saskatchewan-rehire-prairie-harm-reduction-workers/
Saskatchewan NDP calls on Provincial to rehire Prairie Harm Reduction workers
Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon closed its doors last week after reporting a major financial shortfall, leaving big gaps in the support services that ran through the facility.
#Canada #News #PrairieHarmReduction
https://globalnews.ca/news/11799928/ndp-calls-on-saskatchewan-rehire-prairie-harm-reduction-workers/

'Running on the smell of an oily rag': Community fights to open respite centre
By Ruby Thomas

A Queanbeyan family's plan for age-appropriate respite care is nearing completion, but without ongoing funding to secure a provider, the centre may never open its doors.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/act-doubt-hangs-over-much-awaited-queanbeyan-respite-centre/106551406

#SupportServices #Health #RubyThomas

Doubt hangs over much-awaited respite centre for younger people

The federal government committed $1 million to support the initial operations of Yvonne Cuschieri House, but that has not been enough to secure a service provider — and without more funding the future of the centre is uncertain.

Prairie Harm Reduction to cease all operations, citing funding challenge
Prairie Harm Reduction will cease all operations, including at its support services and supervised consumption site on Thursday evening due to its strained financial situation.
#Health #PrairieHarmReduction #SupervisedConsumptionSite
https://globalnews.ca/news/11771806/prairie-harm-reduction-ends-operations/
Prairie Harm Reduction to cease all operations, citing funding challenge
Prairie Harm Reduction will cease all operations, including at its support services and supervised consumption site on Thursday evening due to its strained financial situation.
#Health #PrairieHarmReduction #SupervisedConsumptionSite
https://globalnews.ca/news/11771806/prairie-harm-reduction-ends-operations/

Adults with Disabilities Face Greater Challenges in Homeless Shelters

Adults with disabilities face many problems in homeless shelters in 2025. Shelters are not always safe or easy to use for them. Learn why.

#DisabilityInclusion, #HomelessShelters, #Accessibility, #SupportServices, #VulnerablePopulation

https://newsletter.tf/homeless-shelters-struggle-help-disabled-adults-2025/

Homeless shelters in 2025 are not meeting the needs of adults with disabilities. Many shelters are not safe or easy to use for them.

#DisabilityInclusion, #HomelessShelters, #Accessibility, #SupportServices, #VulnerablePopulation

https://newsletter.tf/homeless-shelters-struggle-help-disabled-adults-2025/

Homeless Shelters Struggle to Help Adults with Disabilities in 2025

Adults with disabilities face many problems in homeless shelters in 2025. Shelters are not always safe or easy to use for them. Learn why.

European Study Finds Lack of Safe Support for Homeless LGBTIQ+ Youth

New study finds many homeless LGBTIQ+ youth under 18 face unsafe homes and support services that don't understand their needs.

#LGBTIQYouth, #YouthHomelessness, #EuropeStudy, #SupportServices, #ChildSafety

https://newsletter.tf/european-study-finds-homeless-lgbtiq-youth-lack-safe-support/

A new European study found that 33% of homeless LGBTIQ+ youth experienced discrimination in support services, highlighting a critical need for better training.

#LGBTIQYouth, #YouthHomelessness, #EuropeStudy, #SupportServices, #ChildSafety

https://newsletter.tf/european-study-finds-homeless-lgbtiq-youth-lack-safe-support/

European study shows homeless LGBTIQ+ youth lack safe support services

New study finds many homeless LGBTIQ+ youth under 18 face unsafe homes and support services that don't understand their needs.