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I have been working at Marrickville Legal Centre for 9 years and have never witnessed the type of demand for our services that we are experiencing now. Conditions are hard out there and they're becoming increasingly harder for those that are already struggling. We have an amazing group of staff and volunteers who go above and beyond to try to meet this need but sadly, like many community legal centres, we do not have the resources to help everyone. This isn't fair. People should be able to engage effectively with our justice system irrespective of their level of income. This is why we launched the Low Bono Legal Service (LBLS) in 2020. The LBLS service model offers affordable fixed-fee representation for those who cannot afford private lawyers but are ineligible to access free legal support. Since its inception, the LBLS has assisted 364 clients, recovering $3.4 million in entitlements. The fees generated through this service have enabled MLC to employ an additional lawyer, which means we can help more people. We are also working closely with Women's Legal Service QLD, the EDO and Microsoft Gold Partner, Barhead Solutions, to develop a new legal practice management system called Consensus for Purpose. Built on Microsoft’s Dynamics 365, Consensus for Purpose will streamline the entire client journey and reduce the administrative burden through automation and AI. This will free up our limited resources to focus on legal work and speed up the process for those needing help. These projects capture the innovative culture at MLC that is forever exploring new ways to help more people. We will never receive enough funds from government or donations to meet demand, which is why we need to be more creative in how to do more with less. This year we’re asking for donations to help advance these projects. Every dollar donated to MLC goes further, ensuring that more individuals receive the legal support they desperately need. Your tax-deductible donation will not only make a difference in the lives of those MLC serves but also helps drive the innovation needed to bridge the justice gap in Australia.   We’ve had a very generous offer to match every donation up to the value of $10,000. All donations received through to 30 June will be matched dollar-for-dollar, so your impact will be doubled!   Please consider donating to Marrickville Legal Centre today by heading to mlc.org.au/donate

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Looking to make an impact? If your heart is leading you to give back This Giving Tuesday and beyond, we’re looking for 30 dedicated supporters to help create lasting change in the community. Curious about the impact you can make? Here are a few examples: ●     Supporter ($25/month): Through our Supporter’s giving, we are able to provide commuter cards for an individual to use micro-transit to get to work for a week. ●     Anchor ($50/month): Through our Anchor’s giving, we are able to provide an individual with one month of our coaching program, which empowers people to overcome obstacles and reach self-sufficiency. ●     Beam ($100/month): Through our Beam’s giving, we are able to provide a week of groceries for a family of 4. ●     Pier ($250/month): Through our Pier’s giving, we are able to provide emergency utility assistance to a family to keep their lights on. ●     Foundation ($500/month): Through our Foundation supporter’s giving, we are able to provide one week of transitional housing for a family in an extended stay to get back on their feet. #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2024 #touchinglives #improvinglife

"HELP US PUT A ROOF OVER OUR HEADS! Our house desperately needs a new roof, but we can't afford it. We're counting on your kindness to help us provide a safe and secure home for our children. Please donate and share this video with your friends and family to help us spread the word! #RoofForOurHome #HelpUsRebuild #SafeHaven #DonateNow #HomeSweetHome #TikTokForGood #CharityWork"

For World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, here are some startling #trends about #humantrafficking and #moderslavery in the UK from today's webinar with Unseen UK's Frontline and Helpline teams. ⭐⭐⭐CURRENT TRENDS IN TRAFFICKING⭐⭐⭐ ⚡ Unseen has reported a significant increase in the exploitation of #underageyouth across the U.K. Latest data shows a troubling rise in various forms of exploitation, including #domesticservitude, #criminalexploitation, and #sexualexploitation. Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline: The helpline saw a 19% increase in calls in 2023, with a total of 11,700 calls compared to 9,779 in 2022. This surge reflects a higher number of identified potential victims, particularly among underage individuals (Unseen). County Lines Exploitation: A significant number of children are being exploited through county lines operations, where criminal gangs use minors to transport and sell drugs. Unseen's #LikesToLines campaign highlights that at least 27,000 children are believed to be involved in county lines across the UK (Unseen). Forms of Exploitation: There has been a notable increase in cases of child sexual exploitation and online grooming. Reports indicate a 10% rise in child sexual exploitation crimes within the last year, with online grooming crimes increasing by 82% over the past five years (Unseen). ⚡ ⅓ of calls to Unseen are from members of the public concerned about exploitation, including: physical abuse, not being paid properly by employers (exploiters), tension with and fear of employer (potential exploiter), or living arrangements being tied to employment. ⚡ The greatest number of helpline calls are from #labour exploitation in the workforce. In 2023, for the first time, cases of exploitation were predominantly in the #CareSector. Before that it was traditionally in the #ServiceIndustry. ⭐⭐Unseen run the free, 24/7, confidential national Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline open to everyone (08000 121 700). ⭐⭐ Thank you Alice Dutton, Lauren Saunders, Natasha Mitra and Unseen's anonymous Case Worker for this important discussion! #humantrafficking #modernslavery #stoptrafficking #humanrights #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons

"HELP US FEED THE HUNGRY! My children and many others are struggling to get a meal a day. No child deserves to go to bed hungry. Let's come together to make a difference! Your donation can help us provide food and support to those in need. Every little bit counts! Please donate and share this video with your friends and family to help us spread the word! #FeedTheChildren #EndChildHunger #MakeADifference #DonateNow #HelpTheNeedy #FoodForThought #CharityWork #TikTokForGood"

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We really need your help LinkedIn community. If you can see this, please like, comment, and share for the algorithm. We at The Positivity Spectrum have 16 autistic kids with no support or camp to go to without our help. If we can raise $14,000, we will have enough to send every autistic child that wants to go to camp, to camp. This provides social interaction and growth opportunities for the children while allowing caregivers to work or have respite. This is a vital service. Would you please consider helping us by donating? Every little bit that we chip away at that number allows more children to come to camp. Donate Here: https://lnkd.in/eaB-f5er #autism #autismmom #autismfamily #campforkids #neurodivergent The Positivity Spectrum