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The National Debt Helpline provides free, confidential and independent financial counselling for any Australian who is experiencing financial difficulty.

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The COVID crisis has had a massive impact on our economy. IDEAS have put together a series of articles to help you to manage your money in these challenging times.

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No or very low-interest loans are available through some government programs and charities to help people on low incomes get by in times of financial hardship. 

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As the weather warms up and the last vestiges of winter are cast aside, thoughts turn to cool, fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Jess our Lead at Corporate and Executive Services, has garnered together a selection to try.

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Emerging from a cold dreary winter into the warmth of spring days entices people to think of their garden and what might be good to occupy the longer spring and summer days. 

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There are a number of writing competitions currently inviting writers and poets to enter their work. They are the Heywire Writing Competition and the Peter Porter Poetry Prize.

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If you are looking for easy ways to share about Coronavirus (COVID-19) with your mob, there are resources to help you. Animated videos, Auslan Video, official posters, brochures and downloads can help you share the message to stay safe.

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Spring has sprung! That means School Holidays will be here soon! Here is our virtual helping hand, with activities for kids living with disability across Australia. 

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The Victorian Government has shared the latest 'Roadmap' on how it will reopen and take steps towards COVID-19 normal.

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This article originally appeared in "The Conversation". Key restrictions by State and territory in Australia regarding COVID-19 as at 2 September 2020. IDEAS has added a read speaker accessible version of the restriction information.