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12 February 2025 The union for early childhood teachers backs the campaign by activist shareholders to pressure G8 Education into funding paid parental leave for staff. G8 is the country’s largest sharemarket-listed childcare provider. It employs about 10,000 people – mainly women – at more than 400 childcare centres throughout Australia. Yet it is in a … Continued
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Major funding secured for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program After a record-breaking 2024, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) in Townsville-Gurambilbarra has secured over half a million dollars in funding from The Ian Potter Foundation in what is a game-changing line in the (North Queensland) sand for the event. … Continued
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Hope for the future is key to combatting the rising rates of mental illness among Australian kids, and a new study has found a values-driven education – often found in faith-based schools – is a step in the right direction. The new study by researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Curtin University analysed two … Continued
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The City of Sydney will host a photographic exhibition in Redfern to mark the anniversary of the Freedom Ride. 60 years ago, a historic protest bus ride around NSW exposed systemic racism against Aboriginal peoples. Influenced by the Freedom Rides and civil rights movement in the United States, 29 students including Arrente/Kalkadoon man … Continued
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Ballarat’s own family-run Springhill Farm is teaming up with iconic lollipop Chupa Chups to launch the limited-edition SLICE x Chupa Chups ‘Slice Balls’. Dessert just got a glow-up – no stick required! Continuing to lead the snack industry with innovative creations, Springhill Farm is again shaking up the industry with a deliciously fun new treat … Continued
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A new report has found only 6% of recommendations made to support Stolen Generations survivors and their families almost 28 years ago have been implemented, recommending a package of urgent changes to enable remaining elderly survivors to live out their days with dignity. The report by The Healing Foundation includes commissioned analysis by researchers at … Continued
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12 February 2025 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has welcomed the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner’s report, calling it an important step forward for the sector. The report, Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, outlined key findings and recommendations for the Commission going forward based on feedback received from … Continued
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6 Tips for Planning the Ultimate Bucket-List Adventure According to 2025 travel trends, today’s traveller wants more than sightseeing – they crave unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. But how do you design a trip that truly delivers? “A trip of a lifetime is more than ticking off famous landmarks – it’s about crafting an experience that ignites … Continued
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Lewisville High School students attend immersive STEM Day for hands-on learning DALLAS–BUSINESS WIRE– Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in science, innovation, and furthering young women’s education marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 with an exploratory event aimed to inspire the next generation of … Continued
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Indigenous scholars awarded funding to improve cancer outcomes for First Nations people In an Australian-first, five Indigenous scholars have been awarded the inaugural First Nations Cancer Scholarship. The scholarship is funded through an investment of $5.9 million over four years from the Australian Government through Cancer Australia and administered by Aurora Education Foundation (Aurora), … Continued
