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17th National Rural Health Conference kicks off in Perth today

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Three days of imagination, inspiration and innovation begin now as the largest rural health event in the Southern Hemisphere – the 17th National Rural Health Conference, kicks off today!   Bringing together nearly 1,000 delegates from across the country, the conference promises three days filled with innovative ideas and inspiring discussions aimed at transforming health … Continued

Media Release: Hundreds of people dead and more than half a million displaced as Vietnam pummelled by Typhoon Yagi

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Friday 13 September: For immediate release Press release  Hundreds of people dead and more than half a million displaced as Vietnam pummelled by Typhoon Yagi   Severe, widespread flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam has left swathes of rural villages submerged in water and more than half a million families and children in need of … Continued

ALERT: Lewis runs first Sydney Marathon in honour of late Dad

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Friday, 13 September, 2024 Lewis runs first Sydney Marathon to raise money for heart research Lewis Reeder to run in memory of his late father who died suddenly from heart disease last year Bondi Junction resident Lewis Reeder, 31, is running his first marathon this Sunday at the Sydney Marathon to raise funds for the … Continued

Gender & Disaster training organisation wins Third Sector award as top Emerging NFP

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Gender and Disaster Australia (GADAus) – the leading national organisation providing evidence-based training and resources to first responders and community on how gender impacts people in disasters – has won the Third Sector Award for Emerging Not-for-Profit of the Year. “We are thrilled to have won this important award from the Third Sector’. said GADAus Executive … Continued

Our Watch welcomes first NSW domestic violence prevention strategy

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Australia’s national violence prevention organisation, Our Watch, has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s first Primary Prevention Strategy released today. Chief Executive Officer Patty Kinnersly said Our Watch advised on developing the strategy, Pathways to Prevention. It provides for the first time a whole-of-government, coordinated approach to preventing violence against women, which has claimed 15 … Continued

The Blood Run Film – Hobart Premiere

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Wednesday 25 September, 6.45pm, State Cinema, North Hobart Raising crucial funds for the Leukaemia Foundation and Australians living with blood cancer.   In June 2022, the remarkable ultra-marathon runner, Callan Gates, arrived at Sydney Harbour after running a massive 250kms from Newcastle along the Great North Walk (GNW), in one single go (without sleep), to … Continued

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners continue to break barriers

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The health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has received a boost with the number of registered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners hitting 1,000 across the country.   This landmark achievement, announced by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, is testament to the dedication and resilience of Indigenous health professionals who are … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT***

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ACOSS, along with several MPs and a student receiving Austudy, will hold a press conference in Parliament at 10.10am to release ACOSS’ Raise the Rate survey.  The survey reveals the devastating effect of the low rate of income support payments. WHEN: 10.10am Monday 9 September WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House WHO: ACOSS Acting CEO Edwina … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT***

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ACOSS, along with several MPs and a student receiving Austudy, will hold a press conference in Parliament at 10.10am to release ACOSS’ Raise the Rate survey.  The survey reveals the devastating effect of the low rate of income support payments. WHEN: 10.10am Monday 9 September WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House WHO: ACOSS Acting CEO Edwina … Continued