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AGM 2023
Mary-Anne Cosgrove Mary-Anne Cosgrove

AGM 2023

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of Humanists Australia was held on November 27. The 2022/23 Annual Report was presented and accepted. Our Diversity and Forgiveness values were updated.

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How to sustain wellbeing in distressing times
Ange Miller Ange Miller

How to sustain wellbeing in distressing times

Recent events in Australia and around the world have no doubt left many of our supporters and members feeling moved but disheartened, even distressed. In light of this, we are sharing some ideas and advice around what you can do to firstly, take action and contribute to efforts to help those impacted by these events, and secondly, take steps to protect the emotional wellbeing of yourself and loved ones.

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ACT Introduces VAD Bill
Mary-Anne Cosgrove Mary-Anne Cosgrove

ACT Introduces VAD Bill

The ACT has introduced a Voluntary Assisted Dying bill. As recommended by Humanists Australia's submission on VAD to the ACT Government, the bill would allow people who are experiencing intolerable suffering but who have not been given a time frame for life expectancy to access VAD.

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Thank you Ange!
Mary-Anne Cosgrove Mary-Anne Cosgrove

Thank you Ange!

Ange Miller has stepped down as Membership Manager of Humanists Australia. The CEO and Board thank her for her service, and have awarded her with Life Membership.

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