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A group of courageous women are teaming up with the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) to join the Koala Army and take their dedication to Koala conservation to new heights. In the picturesque town of Toogoolawah, QLD, the Sky Sisters will don Koala onesies and skydive in a remarkable spectacle to support the Koala Protection Act, … Continued
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The Leukaemia Foundation welcomes the recent landmark announcement for the subsidy of the raft of new genomic testing for blood cancer patients in Australia. This announcement marks an important step with the creation of new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for blood cancer genomics, following the Leukaemia Foundation’s initial support in April of the Medical … Continued
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Australia is amid a national crisis. There is no denying that family and domestic violence is a major health and social issue in this country. It occurs across all socioeconomic, cultural groups and age groups and it continues to increase at an alarming rate1. We keep hearing the stories. We know the numbers. … Continued
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PRESS RELEASE Climate Whiplash: extreme fluctuations between drought and flooding are devastating millions of lives – exclusive WaterAid research reveals New data puts Northern Italy on the same climate trajectory as parts of Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa, which recently faced its worst drought; Cutting-edge satellite imagery demonstrates how communities are exposed to … Continued
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SunSense and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA), a global leader in melanoma research and treatment, are celebrating seven years in a partnership which has seen the Australian sunscreen brand donate more than $1.3 million towards MIA’s ground-breaking research efforts. “MIA’s mission to achieve zero deaths from melanoma by 2030 aligns perfectly with SunSense’s commitment to help … Continued
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Register.Find.Reunite. launched to reunite families and friends impacted by the Hudson, Walgett NSW bushfires. Australian Red Cross NSW Response Lead Miriam McGregor said being separated from family and friends is one of the most stressful things a person can experience during an emergency. “Not knowing where your loved ones are, not being able to contact … Continued
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In 2024, the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) will be taking a stronger stance on the critical issue of Koala survival, emphasising that only species-specific legislation can ensure their protection. Despite being listed as Endangered in Queensland, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory, the Koala situation hasn’t improved, and they are still not protected … Continued
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On 19 November 2023, a group of brave women are taking their dedication to Koala conservation to new heights. Partnering with the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) and joining the ranks of the Koala Army, these daredevils are gearing up for a skydiving spectacle in support of the Koala Protection Act. In the scenic town of … Continued
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Aid agencies operating in Gaza issued an urgent warning that fuel reserves critical for aid operations have run out, bringing the limited assistance delivered in Gaza in recent weeks to a complete halt. On Monday 13 November 2023, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs … Continued
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Media alert – 9.30am 15 November 2023 What: Launch of National Youth Housing FrameworkWhen: 9.30am Wednesday 15 November 2023Where: Senate Committee Room 2S3Speakers: Josh Burns, David Pocock, Kate Colvin (Homelessness Australia), Wendy Hayhurst (Community Housing Industry Association), Vicki Sutton (Melbourne City Mission), Tyler & Honey – Young people who have experienced homelessness A new National Youth Housing … Continued
