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Breaking Barriers: Chamber Change Goes National to Empower Women in Small Business

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The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is proud to announce the national expansion of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (VCCI) Chamber Change, a pioneering women-in-business program designed to support aspiring female leaders and business owners. The Chamber Change: Small Business initiative will be piloted across state and territory chambers between July … Continued

“We will be watching” – People with Disability Australia warns against cuts to the NDIS

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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is putting politicians on notice: Australians with disability will not stand by while our lifeline – the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – and the essential supports it delivers are threatened by cost-cutting or used as a political football. PWDA is calling for considered investment in the NDIS in recognition … Continued

Investing in nurses to lead community education and care for people experiencing menopause and perimenopause

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In its 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling on the Federal Government to fund measures to support nurses experiencing perimenopause and menopause. With women comprising 88 per cent of Australia’s nursing workforce and approximately half of these nurses at an age where they may experience perimenopause or menopause, ACN is advocating for … Continued

Why We Need Both Urgency AND Prevention to End Violence Against Women

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By Kit McMahon, CEO of Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) We’ve all felt that wave of heartbreak and outrage when we hear about another woman killed by violence. The frustration. The anger. The question: why aren’t we doing better? Jess Hill’s recent Quarterly Essay “Losing It” captures this frustration perfectly, questioning whether our focus … Continued

A Fresh Perspective on Golf: Golf Dreaming

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Fair Play Publishing is delighted to announce the release of Golf Dreaming by John Maynard, a groundbreaking exploration of golf’s place in Australia’s sporting and cultural history from an Aboriginal perspective. Maynard uncovers the surprising echoes of traditional Aboriginal games in modern golf. He reveals how cultural heritage, social challenges, and historical barriers have helped … Continued

headspace calls for targeted support to meet increasing and changing youth mental health needs

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21 March 2025 Ahead of the federal Budget and upcoming election, headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is calling on Australian political leaders to help address increasingly unmet needs and critical gaps in Australia’s youth mental health system.headspace, Australia’s flagship youth mental health service, advocates for sustainable funding to strengthen its national network of centres, reduce … Continued

Serious response to youth crime demands serious investment in youth hubs

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Youth Action is urging the NSW Government to ensure the ‘Operation Soteria’ crackdown on youth crime is accompanied by robust investment in youth hubs, which address the root causes of crime by offering practical, proactive support to at-risk young people. Youth hubs, already successfully in limited operation, provide young people with a one-stop shop to … Continued

Queensland’s Jewish & Muslim Leaders Showcase Unity During Ramadan

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Media Opportunities: LIVE interview of Australian Imams, National President, Proud Aussie Muslims, Volunteers, Youth & more.   Learn about Fasting  | See Interfaith Leaders Unite   |  Experience the Ramadan Atmosphere  |  Iftar Dinner | Mosque Tour  Logan Iftar: Uniting Faiths Amid Global Divisions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEQueensland, Australia – 24.02.2025 As global divisions and religious tensions … Continued