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The internet is a haven of creativity and connection for young people with disability, even though they’re almost twice as likely to experience weekly online abuse. Findings released by the eSafety Commissioner reveal young people with disability are using the internet in greater than average numbers to meet people, share hobbies, and ask questions they … Continued
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Australians can now sign a Declaration of Biological Truth to express their concern about the impact of gender identity ideology on Australian society. The Australian Declaration is based on the UK Document launched in early November by London based Lawyer and Psychologist James Esses. The UK Declaration has been modified and registered for Australia by … Continued
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30 November 2023 A temporary pause in interest rate hikes has seen October building approvals rise to five-month highs but year to date figures remain at their lowest levels since 2013. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn cautioned, with interest rate rises back on the move and a damaging industrial relations Bill before Parliament, … Continued
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International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia applauds progress on the establishment of an Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner, with the introduction of amendments to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 tabled by the Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus KC MP, in federal Parliament today. Following advocacy by IJM Australia, the Albanese Government committed $8 million over four years in the 2023 … Continued
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The annual seagrass fruit harvest known as Seeds for Snapper has ended early due to extreme heat but with more than 600,000 seeds being released into Cockburn Sound, Western Australia. That is the equivalent of about three hectares of restored seagrass meadows through the support of more than 600 registered volunteers. Steve Pursell, WA … Continued
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Digital disruptor tools, anti-harassment software, perpetrator intervention schemes and a major national awareness campaign are among projects funded under the Australian Government’s $10 million Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program. Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland announced today seven grants totalling $3 million had been awarded by eSafety to universities and non-government organisations in the … Continued
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With a view to improving the lives of people living with dementia, UNSW researchers have come up with a world-first: an AI driven companion. Viv is candid about the “rollercoaster” of living with dementia. She speaks gently. “It can be confusing and disorienting and at times downright scary, but there are also beautiful moments of … Continued
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Digital disruptor tools, anti-harassment software, perpetrator intervention schemes and a major national awareness campaign are among projects funded under the Australian Government’s $10 million Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program. Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland announced today seven grants totalling $3 million had been awarded by eSafety to universities and non-government organisations in the … Continued
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Tuesday 28 November 2023 – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled the 36th annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal today, supported by Kmart Group Managing Director, Ian Bailey alongside founding charity partner, the Salvation Army. The Prime Minister, Members of Parliament and their staff demonstrated their ongoing support of the Appeal, placing a Wishing Tree in … Continued
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TAY TAY, BARBIE AND PRINCE HARRY WROTE NEW CHAPTERS FOR AUSSIE BOOKWORMS The 2023 Rakuten Kobo Book Report: How and What Aussies Read MEDIA RELEASE – Australia: Rakuten Kobo announces the results of its annual Kobo Book Report, sharing the latest Australian trends and notable reading habits that dominated 2023. From bestselling books, to … Continued
