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People with Disability Must be Equal Partners in Reform: PWDA Responds to the Federal Government’s Progress Update

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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is calling for people with disability to be recognised as equal partners in determining reforms flowing from the Disability Royal Commission and NDIS Review. The call comes in the wake of today’s release of the Federal Government’s Progress Update in response to the Disability Royal Commission’s final report. The Progress … Continued

Public hearing on trade negotiations

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The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth is holding a virtual public hearing tomorrow on the Australian Government’s approach to negotiating trade and investment agreements. The Committee is considering how the Australian Government develops a negotiating mandate and framework that reflects whole of government priorities, as well as priorities for State and Territory Governments, businesses … Continued

$4 billion, 10-year remote housing and homelands investment – a massive opportunity for the remote Aboriginal-controlled housing sector

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  13 March 2024 Aboriginal Housing Northern Territory (AHNT) welcomes the announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of its landmark $4 billion remote housing investment across 10 years for Aboriginal Territorians. The announcement is the culmination of 12 months of strong leadership and advocacy from AHNT and heralds a once-in-a-generation opportunity to properly address the … Continued

Leading early educator acquires Gold Coast-based centre

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Contemporary early childhood education and care provider Harmony Early Learning Journey has successfully acquired Burleigh-based early learning centre Petit Early Learning Journey. With the first day of operations set for March 11, this acquisition will bring Harmony’s family of centres to a total of 16 across Queensland and New South Wales, with a further three … Continued

Kaplan Professional Australia enters new phase of expansion in Asia-Pacific with key appointment

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With the continued success of the High Net Worth (HNW) Certification and positive reception to the launch of the Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner (FChFP) Certification with its partner the Insurance and Financial Practitioners Association of Singapore (IFPAS), Kaplan Professional Australia has signified its intent to enter a new phase of expansion in Asia-Pacific with the … Continued

HESTA appoints Sophie Jelleff to the role of Head of Investment Execution

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13 March 2024   HESTA is pleased to announce that Sophie Jelleff has been appointed as the new Head of Investment Execution, effective 8 April 2024. In her role, Ms Jelleff will collaborate closely with HESTA’s Executive and Investment Management teams, pivotal in shaping and leading the fund’s investment execution strategies. Her appointment underscores HESTA’s … Continued

Joint Media Release – Minister Keogh and Justine Elliot MP – Great news for veterans and families in the Tweed/North Coast

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OFFICIAL   THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   HON JUSTINE ELLIOT MP MEMBER FOR RICHMOND   MEDIA RELEASE   13 MARCH 2024   Great news for veterans and families in the tweed/NORTH COAST   The Albanese Government is committed to providing the best services and supports possible … Continued

Prime Minister urged not to shortchange Dubbo kids

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  The NSW Teachers Federation is ramping up its campaign to fully resource public schools in Dubbo and the Central West, encouraging the Prime Minister to provide the funding needed to give all kids a decent shot at life.   The National School Reform Agreement has left NSW public schools grappling with a funding shortfall … Continued

NOOR MOSQUE OPEN DOORS FOR AN INTERFAITH RAMADAN IFTAR DINNER

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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Adelaide is holding it’s Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner and Interfaith Symposium “Fasting in My Religion” at Noor Mosque in Adelaide’s Southern Suburbs on Saturday, 16 March 2024 at 6:15 PM. Various Faith leaders from across Adelaide will gather and speak on the topic of fasting from their religious practices. The keynote speaker … Continued