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Australia’s leading mental health organisations believe the proposed social media ban will risk cutting young people across Australia off from mental health support, exposing them to new harms and leaving many without any support. Parents and carers are rightly worried about the impacts of social media. We are too and we agree reform is necessary. … Continued
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For Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia every day is World Suicide Prevention Day, as it works towards zero suicides amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Established in 2020, Gayaa Dhuwi is the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention. Its role is to … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education, and Training has today tabled its report, Study Buddy or Influencer, following its inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence in the Australian education system. Committee Chair, Ms Lisa Chesters MP, said ‘Generative AI (GenAI) presents exciting opportunities and yet high stakes risks for the Australian education system.’ The Committee’s 25 … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing this week for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. The Committee will be speaking with Mr Robbie Bundle, CEO of Victorian-based Songlines Music Aboriginal Corporation about the organisation’s live music initiatives designed … Continued
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Make a splash at the Australian National Maritime Museum these school holidays The Australian National Maritime Museum invites all underwater explorers to take a deep dive into our exciting new school holiday program inspired by our newest exhibition Challenging the Deep. Filled with fun for the whole family, this holiday program provides a perfect day … Continued
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10 September 2024 First Nations children connect with country through snowsports First Nations students from the South East had their first experience of snowsports at the NSW Office of Sport’s First Nations Snowsports Program at Jindabyne last week. The Program, held from 1-6 September involved the students learning to ski or snowboard … Continued
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The Minns Government must purge costly out-of-home-care providers from the child protection system in light of a damning report released this morning by the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). There are currently 14,000 children who have been removed from their homes in NSW and many are housed by a mixture of for-profit … Continued
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The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) has respectfully lowered a Palestinian flag which had been erected on Minjerribah before a meeting of the Board to consider and finalise the matter. The flag had been flown alongside the Aboriginal flag in Goompi since the conflict in Gaza began in October last year and was taken-down … Continued
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OFFICIAL THE HON RICHARD MARLES MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Defence THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE tabling of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final … Continued
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Tomorrow, First Nations-led organisations and climate advocates from across Australia join a gathering of 260+ public and private sector leaders from every corner of society at the third Better Futures Forum (10-11 September), including: Uncle Ray Minniecon, Indigenous Peoples’ Organisation Australia Co-Chair Caleb Adams, sustainable investment specialist and proud Wulli Wulli man Tishiko King, ocean … Continued
