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Category: People Society

Media Release: New climate study to be presented by youth advocates at COP28 this week finds climate change is having profound impact on girl’s education in Asia Pacific

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  Monday December 4, 2023    “We won’t COP it”: New youth-led climate study to be presented at COP28 finds climate change is having profound impact on girl’s education in Asia Pacific     As the world’s most influential climate experts convene this week in Dubai for COP28, new research by humanitarian organisation Plan International … Continued

Monash Expert: The issue of increasing disruption in Australian school classrooms

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A Monash University expert is available to discuss the Federal Senate inquiry into disruption in Australian school classrooms. The interim report titled, “the issue of increasing disruption in Australian school classrooms” was released on Friday 1 December 2023. Dr Erin Leif, Senior Lecturer in the School of Educational Psychology & Counselling, Faculty of Education, Monash … Continued

SPECIAL OLYMPICS AUSTRALIA SHINES A LIGHT ON PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY FOR IDPwD DAY

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Sydney, Australia, 3rd December 2023: Australians living with an intellectual disability or autism are being encouraged to join their local inclusive sports team, as part of celebrations for International Day of People with Disability (3rd December).   “Each year, the 3rd December provides us with an important reminder, and opportunity, to create more inclusive programs … Continued

International Day of Persons with a Disability – Sunday, December 3

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  On Sunday December 3, the WHO marks International Day of Persons with a Disability. This year’s theme is achieving sustainable development goals for health and well-being for, with, and by persons with disabilities. In Australia, 4.4 million people identify as having a disability. A La Trobe University expert is available to discuss the health … Continued

Talking With Kids About Respect this 16 Days of Activism

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This 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the team at Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) are talking to children about respect and gender equality. Teaching kids about respect and gender equality is essential for their personal and social development. It equips them with crucial life skills, fosters positive relationships, and contributes to … Continued

Young people with disability more likely to express themselves online despite higher rates of abuse

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The internet is a haven of creativity and connection for young people with disability, even though they’re almost twice as likely to experience weekly online abuse.  Findings released by the eSafety Commissioner reveal young people with disability are using the internet in greater than average numbers to meet people, share hobbies, and ask questions they … Continued

Seven HIV positive women to feature on the ‘Big Screen’ at Federation Square for World AIDS Day

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Wednesday 29 November 2023, Melbourne Australia: Community organisation Positive Women Victoria, with support from ViiV Healthcare Australia, is lighting up Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square for World AIDS Day 2023 (Friday 1 December) to challenge stigma and educate the public on the experiences of women living with HIV and the impact of effective HIV management.  Thriving … Continued