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NDIS review: scheme will continue to be a “fiscal sinkhole”

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An expert from RMIT University says the review is disappointing and is effectively recommending more of the same when what is needed is wholescale reform.  Dr David Hayward, Emeritus Professor, Public Policy and the Social Economy  Topics: NDIS, healthcare, care economy, disability, social policy, aged care, childcare  “The NDIS review is disappointing and confirms it will … Continued

Government Funded Students In Skills Training Still Lower Than Two Years Ago

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The number of government-funded skills training students grew in the first half of this year, but remains lower than the comparable period last year, according to an assessment of government data undertaken by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. Data released … Continued

Monash Expert: NDIS Independent Review

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The Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme report has been released.   Available to comment: Associate Professor Libby Callaway, Occupational Therapy Independent Living Stream Lead: Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre Research Affiliate: Monash University National Centre for Healthy Ageing. Voluntary President of the Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA)Contact details: … Continued

CORRECTION: Six Torrens University researchers named in 2023 Stanford Elsevier List of World Top 2% Scientists

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Torrens University Australia researchers have been named among the world’s best on the 2023 Stanford Elsevier List in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Public Health, Geriatrics and Aged Health, Oncology, and Tourism.   Stanford University recently released the 2023 Stanford Elsevier List representing the top 2 percent of the most-cited researchers worldwide across various disciplines … Continued

NDIS Review endorses ASU push for portable leave, training

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The NDIS Review has backed the Australian Services Union’s longstanding call for the introduction of portable leave and training schemes for disability support workers.   In a bid to fix workforce attraction and retention, the Review says the federal government should work with state and territory governments, unions, workers and participants to “urgently” design and trial … Continued

New alliance to future proof health sector

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Nine leading universities and several industry partners are joining forces to address crucial challenges faced by the healthcare sector.  Led by the RMIT-Cisco Health Transformation Lab, the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) Health Alliance will combine the best minds, technologists, industry capabilities and academic resources to solve pressing industry and social challenges through technology-driven innovation.  … Continued

Give the gift of life this festive season

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With Christmas fast approaching, you can give a gift that is truly special by buying the 26th edition of the Australian Women’s Health Diary. The diary is the perfect Christmas gift, stocking filler or secret Santa and most importantly, you will be supporting life-saving breast cancer research. That is because every diary sold funds research … Continued

Give the gift of life this festive season

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With Christmas fast approaching, you can give a gift that is truly special by buying the 26th edition of the Australian Women’s Health Diary. The diary is the perfect Christmas gift, stocking filler or secret Santa and most importantly, you will be supporting life-saving breast cancer research. That is because every diary sold funds research … Continued

Union takes QUT to court over dodgy fixed-term contracts

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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has launched Federal Court action against Queensland University of Technology (QUT) over the inappropriate use of fixed-term contracts to employ staff who should have been ongoing. Acting on behalf of the Union, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers will file an application today (Thursday) seeking more than $280,000 relief on behalf of … Continued

Leading the Way in Welder Education – Weld Australia’s MEM Training Package Resources Win Endeavour Award

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  Weld Australia is excited to announce that our MEM Training Package Resources won the Excellence in Manufacturing Skills Development Award at the 2023 Endeavour Awards.   Celebrating 20 years in 2023, The Endeavour Awards are presented annually by Manufacturers’ Monthly. Recognised as the premier Awards program within the manufacturing industry, the Endeavour Awards highlight … Continued