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On 22 October, talented 18-year-old student Mia Speed returned to her former Lincoln Gardens Primary School in Port Lincoln, South Australia to launch her first children’s book written in her Wirangu language. Inspired by her nieces and nephews who wanted to learn more about their language and culture, the book was created when she was … Continued
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A third of women killed allegedly by men’s violence since June are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – despite making up just 4% of the population It’s believed 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have reportedly been killed in that time including eight in the NT – yet the alarming reality has barely … Continued
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Last week week, a landmark decision was handed down supporting a precedent set last year which removed barriers to compensation for survivors of child sexual abuse. The High Court of Australia has ruled that a permanent stay of proceedings will not be entirely granted in the case of Willmot v. The State of … Continued
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Despite significant increases in global population along with greater digital connectivity, the world is reportedly getting lonelier, and more socially isolated. In Australia, approximately one in three people feel lonely some, if not all of the time, up from one in four since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults and those in regional and remote … Continued
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With the Australian Government’s controversial proposed reforms to the international education sector now unlikely to pass the Senate, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has extended an offer to work constructively with the government on developing policy reforms that ensure the sector’s sustainable growth within the context of migration policy. “While ITECA strongly opposed … Continued
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An artist-led workshop at Stanton Library and an Auslan-interpreted tour of The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability will mark International Day of People with Disability, celebrated globally on 3 December, in North Sydney. Studio A artist and four-time Archibald finalist Thom Roberts will be running a ‘Crown Reading’ workshop at Stanton Library on Tuesday 26 … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is disappointed the Senate Select Committee on Cost of Living Final Report does not include immediate actions that would address key areas of stress for people with disability who are experiencing Australia’s cost of living crisis most acutely. In response the national disability rights and advocacy organisation has reiterated their … Continued
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OFFICIAL THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE 18 November 2024 ACCESSING higher education made easier for veterans The Albanese Labor Government is making it easier for veterans to pursue higher education through the Veteran Recognition of Prior Learning – Tertiary Support Grant Program. Veterans … Continued
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New data shows a concerning rise in workplace exclusion, with employees in Australia living with a disability experiencing discrimination at twice the rate of their peers living without disability1. The issue is compounded by recent research from Diversity Council Australia, which found that nearly 1 in 5 Australian workers (19%) don’t feel valued, respected, or … Continued
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MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: Press members are invited to attend and report on this initiative to inspire and empower women in peace and human rights advocacy. Perth, WA | Tomorrow, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (‘Lajna Ima’illah WA’) will host Western Australia’s second annual peace symposium, an inspiring event organized by women for a … Continued
