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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for major changes to university governance after Swinburne admitted $2.85 million in wage theft from staff. Swinburne University staff were underpaid $2.6 million, while employees at the part-privately owned Swinburne College are owed $250,000. The underpayments, which the university reported to the Fair Work Ombudsman, … Continued
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Australia-First Report Reveals Indigenous Students’ Culture, Confidence & Aspirations Strengthened Through New Programs April 2024. The Aurora Education Foundation (Aurora) has today released its inaugural 2024 RISE Impact Report, publishing first-of-its-kind insights about what works in Indigenous education. Launched in 2021, RISE is an Australia-first Indigenous education initiative that delivers and evaluates three distinct programs … Continued
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Vision Australia launches ‘The Pupil Project’ to address 2 in 3 Australians that don’t know how to assist people with low vision Vision Australia has teamed up with three Aussies with lived experience to create a series of videos that shine a light on the reality of living with low vision and to correct common … Continued
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Football Coaches Australia (FCA), the national association for qualified coaches, has joined forces with WorldStrides, a global leader in educational travel, to offer an exhilarating opportunity for coaches and players alike. Through this exclusive partnership, Football Coaches Australia (FCA) members have the opportunity to embark on unique sporting and cultural adventures that promise unforgettable experiences. … Continued
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*** MEDIA ALERT **** What: National Tertiary Education Union members, other staff members, students, and community members will protest at FedUni’s major Victorian campuses next week, calling on the Vice Chancellor to stop the devastating cuts proposed for the university. Who: NTEU Federation University Branch President Mathew Abbott, union members, students, and community … Continued
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Two local primary schools in the Willoughby local government area enjoyed a real life lesson in recycling after rubbish they collected at home was turned into plastic rulers, thanks to a Council sustainability education program. Seeking to boost children’s understanding of the scourge of plastic waste and introduce circular economy principles, the Council developed a series of … Continued
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NTEU members at FedUni held an all-member meeting this week in which they vowed to join protests at the university’s three major campuses next week to oppose the Vice Chancellor’s devastating “Future Fed” cuts proposal. Staff, students, and community members will rally at midday at the Berwick campus on Tuesday April 30, at midday … Continued
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Australian universities’ governing bodies have become stacked with unelected big business appointees, a new report has revealed. National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) research, released on Friday, shows university councils and senates are increasingly filled with people from the corporate world. More than one in four positions (27%) on university governing bodies are corporate executives or … Continued
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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Victoria attended the ANZAC services on Thursday 25th April 2024 at High Street Berwick RSL and RSL Dandenong to pay tribute to the soldiers and honour their sacrifice. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community laid wreaths to commemorate the soldier’s sacrifices. The members of the community planned many events across Victoria to promote the message of peace and love. The event … Continued
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A La Trobe University researcher has received almost $1 million in Federal Government funding to investigate ways to improve care for pregnant women. Six projects will share in $5 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Targeted Call for Research funding round, aimed at identifying how telehealth can be used most effectively … Continued
