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Flood update – NSW schools

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145 schools remain closed across the Mid North Coast, Hunter and Central Coast.    If you have been told that your school is closed, please keep your children at home. The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our highest priority.  Importantly, if a school is closed, it will not be offering minimal supervision to … Continued

Schools remain closed due to flooding

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More than 80 schools are closed due to flooding in parts of the Mid North Coast, Central Coast and Hunter regions, with adverse weather expected to impact communities further north. Parents and carers have been and will continue to be updated by their schools, which are their first source of advice.   Deputy Secretary of Public … Continued

Tuesday 20 May: $50M donation to establish world-first Endometriosis Research Institute

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On Tuesday, 20 May, UNSW Sydney will announce the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) – a world-first, multidisciplinary initiative made possible by a record-breaking $50 million philanthropic donation from the Ainsworth family. This major partnership positions Australia as a global leader in endometriosis research and women’s health, aiming to fast-track diagnosis, improve treatments and change … Continued

The Public Education Foundation welcomes Dr Manisha Amin as CEO

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Public Education Foundation welcomes new CEO, Dr Manisha Amin The Public Education Foundation (PEF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Manisha Amin as its new Chief Executive Officer. Manisha joins PEF at a time of strong momentum, as the organisation stands ready to embrace new opportunities for expansion and progress. Her leadership will … Continued

New national blueprint: Ending gender-based violence in schools

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A landmark new blueprint from national prevention organisation Our Watch is calling for stronger investment in respectful relationships education (RRE) in Australian schools — outlining key issues such as AI generated pornography, tech-facilitated abuse, sexual harassment of female teachers and students, and sexualised bullying.  Based on over a decade of research, Our Watch’s Respectful Relationships … Continued

New national blueprint: Ending gender-based violence in schools

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A landmark new blueprint from national prevention organisation Our Watch is calling for stronger investment in respectful relationships education (RRE) in Australian schools — outlining key issues such as AI generated pornography, tech-facilitated abuse, sexual harassment of female teachers and students, and sexualised bullying.  Based on over a decade of research, Our Watch’s Respectful Relationships … Continued

Schools closed due to flooding

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More than 30 schools will be temporarily closed on 20 May 2025 due to flooding in parts of the Mid North Coast, Central Coast and Hunter regions.  Parents and carers have been and will continue to be updated by their schools, which are their first source of advice.    Importantly, schools do not offer minimal supervision … Continued

Industry body welcomes govt. ‘continuity’

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A leading peak body for higher education has welcomed the continuity within the new Albanese government ministry. The Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) as a key employer association for Australia’s world-class universities, looks forward to continuing to work constructively with the government. This is particularly in areas of reform such as fixed-term contracts and … Continued