A coalition of refugee organisations has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to slash support to people seeking asylum in the 2020-21 Budget. This decision, they say, puts over 100,000 people,…
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‘People’s Park’ upgrade
City of Sydney has announced plans to upgrade Redfern’s Douglas Street playground and is asking for input from residents to help redevelop the original concept design. In a memorable example…
Food assistance directory
NSW Health has compiled a COVID-19 Food Assistance Directory for vulnerable people in the Sydney Local Health District. Access the directory here.
COVID Community Support Directory
Inner Sydney Voice understands that the current lockdown extension is a difficult time for everybody. With the help of community organisations across inner Sydney, ISV has created a list of…
COVID community hotline
The COVID-19 pandemic can seem daunting while many of us are isolated from family and friends. If you need help, City of Sydney Council staff are operating a community hotline…
‘A step in the right direction’
Revised plans for the Waterloo South redevelopment have been approved by NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes. Responding to the revisions, Lord Mayor Clover Moore said: “This is a step in…
Lockdown further extended
Sydney’s lockdown has been further extended until 28 August. Everyone in Sydney must continue to stay at home unless it is for an essential reason. The four acceptable reasons to…
Budget fails to tackle social housing shortfall
As with any budget, there were winners and losers. Among this year’s budget losers: the disadvantaged, yet again. Particularly the more than 60,000 people on the NSW social housing waiting…
Executive Officer changes
Inner Sydney Voice announces the departure of Claire McAteer in the role of Executive Officer. Claire will leave at the end of June after 15 months in the post, during…
Lou’s place is full
After 21 years in its terrace in Kings Cross, women’s refuge Lou’s Place is bursting at the seams. Lou’s Place is limited in the number of people it can have…