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sarahrussell.bsky.social
Public health researcher with an interest in climate action, aged care, mental health and gender equity. Chair Progressives of the Peninsula. Founder of Independent 4 Flinders. Owner of Ash Barky.
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#NACC to investigate Robodebt referrals "The Commissioner and those Deputy Commissioners who were involved in the original decision not to investigate the referrals, will not participate in the investigation." Is anyone left to investigate? @michellefahy.bsky.social @elizabethminter.bsky.social

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

In 1951, almost 98% of votes went to the 2 major parties. In last federal election, this number was an all-time low of 68%. In response to this fall in public support, major parties could have won back support with good policies. Instead, they chose to collude to rig the system in their favour.

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

Letter in today's Age If only my advocacy over the years had been as effective as Grace's. #GraceTame #Murdoch

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

2 legends - Grace Tame and Ash Barky - wearing merch from @shotau.bsky.social

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

Recently, a PRIVATE COMPANY undertook an #agedcare assessment. Sentences marked in pink are incorrect. Lynette has Alzheimer's. She lives alone. She needs assistance to get out of bed, shower and eat. Without a friend's help, she spends all day in bed. 🧵

submitted 34 days ago • 6 comments

Headline in The Age "Dutton says ‘strong’ leader needed to heal anxious, divided nation" I responded with a Letter to The Editor. #auspol #democracy

submitted 44 days ago • 0 comments

Ironic that Clive Palmer wants to trademark ’teal’, a term the media use to describe #communityindependents who have re-ignited grassroots participatory democracy. Lest we forget Palmer undermined #democracy by spending $116 million to purchase Babet's seat in the senate.

submitted 55 days ago • 0 comments

Using a photo of Peter Bol rather than Gout Gout on front page of The Age was a racist mistake ('they all look alike") The Age claims the error "was made during the cropping of a photo featuring both athletes". Did the person who cropped the photo think Gout Gout and Peter Bol look alike?

submitted 66 days ago • 0 comments

I keep reading that this is a place for kinder people, but gentle souls have always been among us. We just couldn’t hear them anymore. Perhaps our gathering here is proof that we missed those voices. What a wonderful thing to believe about ourselves. It can be a bold move to choose kindness.

submitted 81 days ago • 580 comments

@suebarrett.bsky.social responds to Paul Fletcher's absurd assertion that voters were conned into voting for #communityindependent "The blame lies with [Liberal Party], not the voters"

submitted 87 days ago • 3 comments

Main St #Mornington was flooded with orange as women, men and children walked to support ending #genderedviolence @bronwyncurrie.bsky.social "We have to unite to create a world where women and girls are safe, respected, valued, and equal." youtu.be/HsgcSkbNpK4

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

Good managers listen to critical feedback about a decision - and change their mind. It is not a weakness to change your mind - it is a strength. womensagenda.com.au/latest/what-...

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

Many people believe #communityindependents who genuinely represent their communities and hold the balance of power in a hung parliament are our only hope for our increasingly fragile democracy. Bravo @debleonard4monash.bsky.social

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

If a Government is trying to rush a bill through Parliament, then odds are something fishy is going on. @amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol

submitted 98 days ago • 30 comments

I was very fortunate to stumble upon Helen in a dog park. We soon discovered we had similar taste in literature. Helen died recently - and bequeathed me her extraordinary collection of books to add to my library. I will be able to escape from our mad world into a world of books!

submitted 100 days ago • 0 comments

The biggest change to electoral laws in 40 years without the usual parliamentary inquiry and debate. WTF #CommunityIndependents

submitted 101 days ago • 0 comments

A year ago, I exposed Arcare for charging residents for services that were not delivered. I called for Minister for Aged Care and the regulator to stop this illegal behaviour. How is possible that Arcare continues this unlawful practice? michaelwest.com.au/aged-care-co...

submitted 103 days ago • 1 comment

Federal govt is rushing laws through parliament’s final fortnight to strip big money out of politics, aiming to curtail the power of #CommunityIndependents to unseat the major parties. Govt plans to cap total amount candidates can spend during a campaign at $800,000. Juice Media responds.

submitted 105 days ago • 0 comments

We need #communityIndependents to push for genuine aged care reform. The RC final report was tabled 3 years ago but most recommendations have not been implemented. RC recommended mandatory minimum quals for personal care workers and a registration scheme for all staff. We are still waiting.

submitted 107 days ago • 0 comments

#CommunityIndependents who genuinely represent their communities and hold the balance of power in a hung parliament are our only hope for our increasingly fragile democracy. linktr.ee/CommunityInd...

submitted 107 days ago • 1 comment