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As the nation experiences our worst cost of living and housing crisis an increasing number of children are living in poverty. Researchers have predicted that Australia’s child poverty rate could surpass the current rate of 17%, or 1 in 6 children, but the true nature isn’t known because Australia doesn’t define, measure or report child poverty rates. The … Continued
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The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is urging the Federal Government to provide more support for Australians needing mental health care, on World Mental Health Day. The theme for this year’s World Health Organisation (WHO) World Mental Health Day is “Mental Health at Work”. RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins said: “GPs are on the … Continued
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Report unveils hidden cost of Alzheimer’s disease, cases to double by 20501 1.2 million Australians will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2050, with an economic impact of $17 billion1-3 50,000 Australians with Alzheimer’s disease currently wish to work but are unable to, contributing to $3.7 billion in lost productivity every year1 Report highlights hope … Continued
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As the mental health crisis among young Australians intensifies, many are struggling to enter and remain in the workforce. Rising rates of youth experiencing anxiety, depression and stress are creating significant barriers to employment, leaving a generation at risk of long-term financial hardship and social isolation. According to headspace’s recent National Youth Mental Health Survey, … Continued
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MELBOURNE, Australia and TORONTO, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dear Fellow Shareholders: On September 27, 2024, the board of directors (the Board) of Besra Gold Inc. (Besra) announced, after an unexplained delay, the commencement on September 19, 2024 of legal proceedings by the undersigned shareholders (the Plaintiffs) against Besra, its Board, Quantum Metal Recovery … Continued
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Skill, quality, and professionalism took centre stage last night as the winners of the 2024 Queensland and Northern Territory Welding Excellence Awards were announced in Brisbane. Hosted by Weld Australia, the Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry calendar. These awards honour and highlight the exceptional work of local welders, fabricators, … Continued
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THURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2024: International Day of the Girl, celebrated Friday 11 October, focuses on empowering girls around the world. This year’s theme, “Learn Today, Change Tomorrow,” resonates deeply with 20-year-old Palvisha Farooq, whose life has been transformed through the power of education. Her story is a testament to how learning can break the cycle … Continued
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Researchers have spent three years developing an accessible, at-home intervention for people with nerve pain from spinal cord injury. Scientists from UNSW Sydney have developed an interactive software which could be used to help people who are experiencing neuropathic pain – also known as nerve pain – as a result of spinal cord injury (SCI). … Continued
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A proposed block caving gold and copper mine proposed by Australian mining exploration company Solgold, will most likely cause untold environmental harm to the region. Solgold have been working in Ecuador for over a decade and the Cascabel* mine is their flagship operation in the country. The Cascabel mine, if operational could also lead to more … Continued
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THURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2024: HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, has partnered with the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute to deliver free life-saving heart health checks to eligible HCF members in regional communities across Australia, through the HCF Healthy Hearts Roadshow. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, accounting for one in … Continued
