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Gilead supports the next generation of local HIV scientists in run up to the 35th World AIDS Day

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Partnering with the leading HIV research centres, Gilead established the Young Emerging Scientists (YES) HIV Fellowship program to inspire the next generation of Australian scientists. The YES HIV Fellowship program was designed to support passionate undergraduate or masters students looking to make HIV science their area of focus. Four rising science students from across Australia … Continued

Human Rights Subcommittee tables report on the rights of women and children

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The Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) has tabled its report titled ‘The pursuit of equality: Inquiry into the rights of women and children.’ The Chair of the Subcommittee, Ms Maria Vamvakinou MP, stated, “Almost every witness and submitter to the inquiry noted that the rights of women and … Continued

Infosys, Tennis Australia, Tennis Victoria, and Tennis New South Wales Collaborate to Nurture Digital Learning and Leadership Skills for Future Leaders

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Following a successful program in Victoria, Year 9, 10, and 11 students in New South Wales will benefit from bespoke digital learning enabled by Infosys Springboard  Melbourne, Australia – November 30, 2023: Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has collaborated with Tennis Australia, Tennis Victoria, … Continued

New report signals fundamental reforms, a return to a fairer and more equitable employment support system

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Wide-ranging reforms put forward by a major inquiry into the Federal Government’s system to support disadvantaged jobseekers would create a more equitable system that delivers specialist support and better employment outcomes for migrant and refugees, according to non-profit SSI, which provides employment support to jobseekers across NSW, Queensland and Victoria.  The Workforce Australia Employment Services … Continued

Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council 2023 Roundtable

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On the 1 – 2 November 2023, over 100 women came together on Yawuru country for a two-day roundtable hosted by the Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council – including more than 80 Kimberley Aboriginal women. Titled ‘Think Global – Act Local’, two-day roundtable centered around a series of workshops on topics such as women’s wellbeing and … Continued

Major class actions launched against Queensland government over First Nations reunification failure

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First Nations children and parents have launched landmark class actions against the Queensland government for their systemic failure to reunite families removed under child protection laws.   The cases allege Queensland’s Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services breached the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and failed to follow the Child Placement Principle in … Continued

Bendigo Campus Head appointed

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La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor Professor John Dewar AO congratulated Marg on her appointment. “Marg brings extraordinary leadership experience, deep connections across Bendigo and central Victoria, and outstanding business acumen to this significant position at our largest regional campus,” Professor Dewar said. “Now is a critical time for Marg to be joining La Trobe as an … Continued