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ALRC report leaves faith-based higher education out in the cold

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  ALRC report leaves faith-based higher education out in the cold For release 22nd March 2024   The Australian Christian Higher Education Alliance (ACHEA) has expressed dismay and alarm at the recommendations of the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) report which recommends removing protections to around the ability to employ staff who uphold the beliefs … Continued

ITECA Secures Safeguards In New Skills Training Regulator Legislation

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After an intense period of lobbying, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has secured amendments to legislation reforming the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cth). The amendments secured by ITECA ensure that the Australian Government will no longer be able to impose a permanent ban on the establishment of new Registered … Continued

Somerville House Launches New Empowerment Campaign.

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Somerville House has released a powerful new digital and print campaign promoting the South Brisbane Day and Boarding School for Girls offering empowering educational opportunities for young females.   The ‘Where Empowerment Starts’ campaign is spearheaded by an emotive TV commercial and online trailer showcasing the range of empowering opportunities that Somerville House offers to … Continued

Torrens University’s $800m economic impact; excelling among equity cohorts

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$468.9m value added to the Australian economy in 2022, and $338m in public benefits  3,049 FTE jobs supported by operations and student spending  Exceeding or equalling national averages for participation among lower SES, rural and regional and First Nations students, and women in non-traditional courses. As Torrens University Australia celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024, … Continued

Torrens University’s $800m economic impact; excelling among equity cohorts

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$468.9m value added to the Australian economy in 2022, and $338m in public benefits  3,049 FTE jobs supported by operations and student spending  Exceeding or equalling national averages for participation among lower SES, rural and regional and First Nations students, and women in non-traditional courses. As Torrens University Australia celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024, … Continued

Gut microbiome and gene editing projects share in $3 million research funding

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Exploring how the gut microbiome may be key to the early diagnosis and development of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and combining gene editing technology with artificial intelligence are just two of the projects to receive funding from the Dementia Australia Research Foundation’s 2023 Grant Round. The Dementia Australia Research Foundation today announced funding for 24 … Continued

Vasey RSL Care Welcomes Federal Opposition Treasurer Angus Taylor’s Visit to The V Centre

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Vasey RSL Care Welcomes Federal Opposition Treasurer Angus Taylor’s Visit to The V Centre Vasey RSL Care, a leading ex-service accommodation provider in Australia, was pleased to host the Federal Opposition Treasurer Angus Taylor to The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program last week. The V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program provides crucial support to veterans who … Continued