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Indigenous Scholars Awarded Funding to Improve Cancer Outcomes for First Nations People

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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

States and Territories Abandon People with Disability as NDIS Reforms Tighten Access

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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) the national cross-disability rights and representative organisation is deeply concerned that state and territory governments are delaying the rollout of foundational supports, leaving millions of people with disability to continue without access to essential services—at a time when NDIS reforms are restricting access and reducing supports available under the Scheme. … Continued

Make your health a priority with low-cost wellness at the Practice Wellbeing Centre Melbourne

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Media Release Keen to gain advice about natural treatments to help deal with digestion, stress, fatigue or infertility at affordable prices?    Torrens University’s Practice Wellbeing Centre is soon relocating to its Flinders Street campus, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. The Centre offers a unique, student-led approach to holistic health, giving people access to … Continued

Speaker launches National Youth Parliament

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP, has today launched a National Youth Parliament, to be held in 2026. The National Youth Parliament will see 150 high school students selected to represent each electorate across Australia to participate in a three-day program in Canberra, including at Australia’s Parliament House. Youth … Continued

Two thirds of Australian teens experienced online risk last year, according to new research from Microsoft

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Sydney, Australia – February 11th, 2025: 64 percent of Australian teens experienced a risk online last year including cyberbullying, misinformation and disinformation, and threats of violence, according to Microsoft’s annual Global Online Safety Survey, released today.    The ninth iteration of Microsoft’s annual report, launched today on Safer Internet Day, reveals insights into how teens and … Continued

New rainbow intersection unveiled at Taylor Square

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The arched roads on both sides of Oxford Street at Taylor Square are now painted with pride, right in time for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.    The City of Sydney has completed work on a new colourful Progress Pride flag and raised intersection at Taylor Square where Forbes and Bourke streets meet … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plibersek urged to protect ancient rock art, reject Woodside’s WA gas expansion

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What Doorstop at which Traditional Custodians and scientists will call on Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to protect the ancient rock art at Murujuga, in WA, from industrial impacts Who Kate Chaney, Curtin MP Josie Alec, Traditional Custodian, ACF First Nations Lead Regina and Kaylene Daniel, Traditional Custodians, daughters of recently departed Elder Ms Daniel Prof … Continued

Sporting Ambassadors Join Forces to Champion Respectful Relationships in Sport

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[Melbourne, Australia] – Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) has unveiled five elite sportspersons as new ambassadors for its Preventing Family Violence Through Sport program. A leading initiative supported by the Victorian Government’s Preventing Violence Through Sport Grants Program, Healthy Clubs works with sporting clubs, associations and codes across Victoria to promote gender equality, respectful relationships, and … Continued