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NSW teachers have endorsed the strong determination of Premier Chris Minns and Education Minister Prue Car to secure full funding for NSW public schools from the Commonwealth Government. Under a Morrison-era agreement NSW public schools receive only 89 per cent of the Schooling Resource Standard (SRS), the level of funding needed to properly attend to … Continued
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Today, Women’s Legal Services Australia published its 2024 Federal Budget Submission seeking ongoing funding from the Federal Government in a genuine and tangible commitment to combat gender inequality across Australia. Women’s Legal Services are seeking a minimum of $10 million additional dollars per year to ensure financially disadvantaged and marginalised women at risk of violence … Continued
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Investing in teacher wellbeing benefits teachers, students and society more broadly, says a UNSW educational psychology researcher. Supporting teacher wellbeing at the start of term is integral to sustaining their wellbeing long-term, according to UNSW research. Understanding how we can better support teacher wellbeing and how it changes over time will help reduce the current high … Continued
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Interdisciplinary researchers from Monash University have launched a new interactive website, providing an opportunity to explore the reframing of digital history through immersive maps and 3D models. The public-facing cultural gateway, Global Encounters showcases historical sources of encounters around Australia that are visually linked to geographical locations. The new project is a collaboration between … Continued
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Kayak tour participants around the western harbour have the chance to delve into the deep history of the harbour with two new kayaks painted by Indigenous artist and curator Tyson Frigo. Sydney Harbour Kayaks, who operate a popular kayak tour from the Australian National Maritime Museum, commissioned the museum with the painting of two … Continued
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Students and teachers at schools in the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast regions have welcomed new principals to mark the first day of the 2024 school year. Among the new school leaders in the Newcastle region are Melanie Johnson at Pelican Flat Public and Sarah Turnbull at Newcastle Middle School. In the Hunter, … Continued
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Five major Australian organisations will join the RISE project – a groundbreaking program designed to help break barriers for culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) women in the workplace. The RISE project (Realise. Inspire. Support. Energise.) aims to help CARM women progress to leadership positions after a landmark Diversity Council Australia report identified intersectional barriers were … Continued
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31 January 2024 More Commonwealth Funding for Government Schools Welcomed Christian schools have embraced the Commonwealth Government’s decision to increase funding to government schools. “Christian schools want to ensure that all students are properly funded, including students in government schools”, said Mark Spencer, Director of Public Policy for Christian Schools Australia. “All students in … Continued
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Vasey RSL Care Secures Veterans Home Care Contract with Federal Government: “aligned with our Mission” Vasey RSL Care is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Veterans Home Care (VHC) contract with the Federal Government. Vasey RSL Care has over 20 years’ experience in the provision of home care, providing home care … Continued
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The fee-free TAFE program returns to CDU with more than 60 courses offered to ensure the Northern Territory has the skilled workforce it needs. In partnership with the Commonwealth and Northern Territory governments, the initiative is designed to enhance the skills of Territorians and alleviate the financial pressures of living costs. Between 2024-2026 an additional … Continued
