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13 Aug 2026
Towards Truth: Control and resilience on Aboriginal reserves
New research shows how NSW Government laws and policies about reserves controlled how and where thousands of Aboriginal people lived.
27 Jul 2026
Explainer: What are Henry VIII clauses and what do they have to do with the…
Mitchell Skipsey explains why the inclusion of a Henry VIII clause in the NDIS bill is just one of its…
19 Jun 2026
Contemporary policing of First Nations people
New Towards Truth research shows how police policies have disproportionately impacted First Nations people.
4 May 2026
Joint open letter urging implementation of NSW Ombudsman’s inmate discipline recommendations
Our coalition is urging the NSW Government to implement NSW Ombudsman recommendations and reverse an…
22 Apr 2026
First Nations lives and criminal law in NSW
New research from Towards Truth examines how First Nations peoples’ lives have been shaped by criminal…
24 Mar 2026
StreetCare member Tony wins Homelessness NSW award
Tony received the Lived Experience Champion Award for his tireless advocacy for people experiencing…
20 Mar 2026
Social Justice Dinner 2026: story-telling, truth and justice
Award-winning author Shankari Chandran spoke to broadcaster Fran Kelly about identity and social justice.
18 Mar 2026
How colonial authorities shaped the Frontier Wars
New research from Towards Truth details how Governor’s policies provided the platform for frontier violence to take hold.
17 Mar 2026
Social Justice Dinner 2026 photo gallery
We’re thrilled to share a gallery of photos from our 2026 Social Justice Dinner.
16 Feb 2026
Our agenda for change in 2026
This year, we are pursuing an agenda of practical reforms to improve lives and challenge injustice.
12 Feb 2026
Explainer: What to do if you are arrested or injured by police – a guide…
This explainer is aimed at helping people know how to gather and preserve information following injury or…
30 Jan 2026
NSW Government supports StreetCare’s public toilets recommendation
StreetCare is successfully influencing decision-makers on access to public toilets.
19 Dec 2025
Protecting households stuck with gas from unfair costs
We helped secure a win making gas network costs fairer, with new connections now charged to the consumers…
20 Nov 2025
StreetCare and HPLS improve access to critical housing supports
Many people in critical need of a home will have easier access to NSW Government housing and Temporary…