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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

Brisbane locals take home the Charlie Bell Scholarship award

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Last week, Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland (RMHC SEQ) announced the three successful recipients of the 2024 Charlie Bell Scholarship award.  The scholarship awards $5,000 grants annually to deserving young people aged 15-20 who has had their education impacted by an illness or injury and are planning to go on to tertiary education.  … Continued

Australian women denied knowledge of BREAST DENSITY and their increased breast cancer risk

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11th February 2025   Fact: Approximately 10% of women have high breast density, which significantly increases the risk of developing breast cancer and impacts the effectiveness of detecting breast cancer through 2D mammography. Despite this, thousands of Australian women are being denied this important information due to the absence of national reporting standards and a … Continued

WHISE welcomes historic investment in women’s health

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Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) applauds the Australian Government’s $573.3 million investment in women’s health, which will improve access, reduce costs, and expand choices for women across the country. WHISE CEO, Kit McMahon, said the announcement marks a critical step toward addressing long-standing gaps in women’s healthcare. “This is a game-changer for women’s … Continued

Clean sheets, healthy hearts: Aboriginal Investment Group and Heart Foundation thrilled with Remote Laundries announcement

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Monday 10 February 2025 Clean sheets, healthy hearts: Aboriginal Investment Group and Heart Foundation thrilled with Remote Laundries announcement Twelve new or upgraded Remote Laundries will help First Nations communities drive down Rheumatic Heart Disease and Close the Gap The Aboriginal Investment Group and the Heart Foundation congratulate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his announcement … Continued

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: UNSW STEM Experts Available

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science is on Tuesday 11th February   Australian Government data from 2024 shows women make up just 15% of the STEM workforce (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)   UNSW Sydney is a leader amongst Australian universities in providing STEM education to women, with world-leading female experts across the science, engineering … Continued

Results of largest-ever survey of LGBTIQA+SB people shows many have experienced sexual violence: report

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New research from UNSW Sydney addresses the glaring gap in national and global research by focusing on the experiences of sexual violence among LGBTIQA+SB Australians.   The findings from the world’s largest survey of LGBTIQA+SB experiences of sexual violence show more funding, support and research is needed to prevent and respond to the increased risk of … Continued

Minister Keogh – A spectacular start to the Invictus Games

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OFFICIAL THE HON MATT KEOGH MP MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   MEDIA RELEASE 9 February 2025   A spectacular start to the invictus games   Team Australia joined roughly 5,000 attendees at last night’s spectacular opening ceremony for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which for the first time will incorporate … Continued