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Shoalhaven Council Votes to Privatise Family Day Care Services, Sparking Community Concern

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In a controversial decision tonight, Shoalhaven City Council voted to privatise its Family Day Care Services, a move that has raised significant concerns about the future of childcare accessibility in the region. The decision affects hundreds of local families who currently rely on the council-operated childcare service.  The privatisation is expected to result in increased costs … Continued

Breaking Barriers: How Trade Schools and Apprenticeships Are Empowering Women in Australia’s Construction Industry

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Sydney, Australia – February 2025: In 2025, Australia’s construction industry remains a powerhouse of economic growth, contributing over $360 billion to the national economy. Yet, the sector faces a growing challenge: a severe shortage of skilled labour, with a projected shortfall of 250,000 workers over the next five years. While the demand for talent is … Continued

From miniature ponies and trauma-informed dentistry to boxing, justice and art – forum explores the many roads to recovery for victims of sexual assault.

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Wednesday, February 19 Melbourne Interviews available.  A new vision for sexual violence recovery in Victoria  Sexual Violence: The Right to Recovery is a unique event bringing together world-leading academics, practitioners in the sexual assault services sector and other experts to explore what actually works in supporting survivors of sexual violence to recover and rebuild their … Continued

COMMUNITY CALLS TO PRESERVE VITAL FAMILY DAY CARE SERVICE IN SHOALHAVEN

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Local families and childcare advocates are urging Shoalhaven City Council to maintain its essential Family Day Care Service, as Councillors prepare to vote on the service’s future tonight. The council-operated Family Day Care Service has long provided high-quality, affordable childcare for working families across the Shoalhaven region, says the United Services Union (USU) which represents workers … Continued

CDU EXPERT: Applied economist says there were warning signs about the effectiveness, risk of corruption and cost of IEPS in 2018

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WHO: Associate Professor in Northern Australia Development at the Northern Institute Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Charles Darwin University (CDU), Pascal Tremblay. Associate Professor Tremblay is an expert in applied economics and policy evaluation analysis, related to Northern Australia and remote Australian regions. TOPICS: Manipulation of public procurement rules to connect major projects with achieving complex … Continued

Joint Media Release – Minister Keogh & Senator Green – Albanese Government Tackling Veteran Homelessness in Cairns

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OFFICIAL   THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   SENATOR NITA GREEN SENATOR FOR QUEENSLAND     MEDIA RELEASE 18 February 2025   Albanese Government TACKLing veteran homelessness in cAIRNS The Albanese Government is addressing veteran homelessness in Cairns with local organisation Access Community Housing receiving $1.65 million … Continued

QYAC announces Executive Leadership Team change

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The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) has announced a change to its Executive Team after the tenure of Chief Executive (CEO) Officer Stephen Wright concluded. Mr Wright has been with QYAC for almost two-years and we thank him for his contributions.  An open recruitment process will soon commence for a new CEO and in the … Continued