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Magpie Nest – an example of disruptive thinking

Magpie Nest – an example of disruptive thinking

July 27th, 2022 - Brendan Nottle

It was 10 years ago, almost to the day when a young mother entered our café at 69 Bourke St, Melbourne. The café works with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness and are often dealing with a complex range of issues including mental health, physical health issues and often social isolation.

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The Pink Car

June 22nd, 2022 - Brendan Nottle

Ten years ago, the City of Melbourne partnered with The Salvation Army Melbourne to establish an innovative approach to safety in the city.

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A tale of two cities

May 26th, 2022 - Brendan Nottle

It was 8am one Monday morning when we received a phone call on our 1800 COMMUNITY number. It was a member of the public who was deeply concerned about a middle-aged woman who was homeless. 

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Is it time for a Minister for Loneliness?

February 24th, 2022 - Brendan Nottle

I recently had the opportunity to meet with former Conservative British Prime Minister, Theresa May.

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Tragedy on our streets

January 27th, 2022 - CBD News

Thursday, January 20 was going along like any other until I received a phone call from St Vincent’s Hospital ICU. The “Can you please get here ASAP” call is always ominous.

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Unintended consequences

November 24th, 2021 - CBD News

My grandmother was quite elderly when I was young, so my memories of her are vague, apart from two enduring and detailed recollections involving her.

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A relationship first model of care

October 27th, 2021 - CBD News

“You just need to stop feeding the homeless. Just stop now. Close it down.” This was the comment made by a prominent City of Melbourne resident to our cleaner two weeks ago.  

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Magnificent Melburnians

August 25th, 2021 - CBD News

Lockdowns have had a profound impact on so many people right across the city. But as I write, I continue to be deeply moved by the ways in which some people have responded.

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A COVID-19 recovery for ALL

July 24th, 2021 - CBD News

There has been a lot of fervent debate about whether a safe injecting room should be located in the heart of our city. There has also been much conjecture about where it should be located.  

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Salvation Army celebrates two million coffees for those in need

July 24th, 2021 - CBD News

The Salvation Army’s Bourke St-based Project 614 has poured a staggering two million coffees for the city’s most vulnerable, marking a Melbourne milestone which has helped save lives over a brew.

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Baby it’s cold outside

Baby it’s cold outside

July 11th, 2017 - CBD News
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