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jpost.comworld2 days ago
Elder fraud cases rose 61 percent in Israel during 2025
The Welfare Ministry reported a 61 percent increase in elder fraud cases for 2025 in a report tied to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The announcement provides updated figures on reported incidents involving older adults.
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politics15 days ago
Government Reforms Workforce Australia With Three-Tier Support Model and Relaxed Requirements for Some Jobseekers
The federal government last month announced a once-in-a-generation reform to Workforce Australia that will assess jobseekers and assign them to one of three service tiers. Specialist providers say the changes could improve outcomes for refugees and culturally diverse communities.
nypost.compolitics22 days ago
Federal Report Shows Homelessness Declined in California and Nationally in 2025
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported a 2.8 percent drop in California homelessness and a 3.3 percent national decline for 2025. The annual point-in-time count recorded 181,934 people experiencing homelessness in California and 745,652 nationwide.
business23 days ago
California Diaper Program Costs 18.5 Cents Per Unit in First Year
A state program will distribute 40 million diapers to newborns at participating hospitals. The first-year budget totals $7.4 million. The administration has not released the vendor contract or bid records.
world27 days ago
Squatters Occupy Units at Sydney Social Housing Complex
Tenants at a Redfern social housing building report repeated break-ins by squatters who leave syringes and damage common areas. The complex is managed by St George Community Housing under contract with Homes NSW.
The Bbcworld32 days ago
Report Finds Missed Opportunities to Protect Children in Glasgow Abuse Case
A review commissioned by Glasgow's child protection committee found that social services and other agencies missed multiple opportunities to intervene in the abuse of three children between 2012 and 2019. The report details repeated failures to share information and act on known…
koreaherald.comworld34 days ago
Seoul Government Launches Campaign Against Loneliness
Seoul officials are directing more than €260 million toward programs that address isolation in single-person households. One in two households in the city now consists of one resident. The effort is described as a public health response.
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jta.orgfinance37 days ago
Nonprofit Groups Reported Rising Burnout, Funding Challenges and Increased Demand
A report released this week found that 46 percent of nonprofit CEOs surveyed described their own burnout as a very serious concern, up from 29 percent a year earlier. Nearly three-fourths of leaders reported higher demand for services since January 2025, while about 60 percent sa…
news.sky.comworld51 days ago
War in Israel Deepens Challenges for At-Risk Children and Youth
The ongoing conflict with Iran and its proxies has intensified difficulties for at-risk youth in Israel, according to government data and mental health reports. Statistics show increases in trauma-related conditions and displacements affecting thousands of children. Support strat…
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Vancouver Homeless Population Rises 12% to 2,715 in 2024 Count
A report on the 2025 Metro Vancouver homeless count, specific to Vancouver, is scheduled for presentation to city council on Tuesday. The count shows Vancouver's homeless population at 2,715, up 12% from 2023, accounting for more than half of the regional total of 5,232. The repo…
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Idaho Reverses Cuts to Mental Health Outreach After Reported Deaths Among People With Schizophrenia
Idaho eliminated outreach services for individuals with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia. Following a series of deaths, the state has moved to restore those services. The changes aim to address the negative outcomes linked to the initial reductions.