Don’t worry, we are not suggesting to lock the door for the next 50 years. We do, however, strongly encourage some light reading at this time. The insights and life of Billy Barr, who has been in self-enforced social isolation in Colorado for nearly half a century is truly fascinating.
As many as one in five children around the world is living in an area affected by conflict. Bombs destroy their homes, schools and hospitals. Friends are shot and injured. Family members are killed.
Nowhere is safe to them.
We urgently need you to speak out today and help #STOPTHEWARONCHILDREN.
Here at The Vocal Minority, our heart goes out to everybody (and we mean, everybody) who is affected by the current situation around the world. Through our advocacy work, we vow to keep fighting for those who need us most – especially during these strange times.
Some good news just came out NSW: a group of koalas has been released back into the wild. It made us wonder, how are the koalas recovering in general from the devastating bushfires? We’re also making a case for life streaming koala cuteness as mandatory self-isolation viewing.
This summer alone, over 12 million hectares were destroyed by bushfires and over 1.25 billion native animals perished. Cities were shrouded in toxic smoke haze for weeks on end while farms and regional towns were devastated by drought. The time to act is NOW.
A collective sense of unease is growing as we are heading into the thick of the epidemic. At The Vocal Minority, we are also grappling with what lies ahead but one thing we do know – we must not forget those around us. Here’s what we’re doing…
Older women are the fastest-growing group of homeless people in Australia. The number of women aged 65 to 74 describing themselves as homeless has increased dramatically. But the crisis may be even deeper, since female homelessness often plays out invisibly in relatives’ guest rooms or on friends’ sofas.
The anticipated royal commission into bushfires has now been announced. Scott Morrison wants it to report back by the end of August so its advice can be acted upon quickly. So, what are some of the expected recommendations and do we really need a royal commission?
Essential services provided to remote and rural Australia continue to be highly valued by people across the country, with an annual study showing CareFlight and the Royal Flying Doctors are our two most reputable charities.
An estimated 113 species of native animals may die out as a result of this year’s bushfires. Saving these animals will come with a price tag of over half a billion dollars while widespread reform of habitat management is urged.
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on the 8th of March. The theme this year is Equality. With a host of events happening throughout the country in early March, we have made a shortlist of recommended events near you.
Australia is struggling with a waste crisis. As population-growth increases consumption and waste, managing this waste is becoming an ever-greater challenge. With Clean Up Australia Day around the corner, we look at what solutions are touted to effectively manage and reduce waste.
