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Melbourne-based streetwear label and social enterprise, HoMie, has hosted its 100th VIP Day, an event that has impacted the lives of over 2,000 young people affected by homelessness or hardship. Each month, the VIP Program sees HoMie close the doors to its Fitzroy store and welcome youth groups to shop free products and receive complimentary haircuts, beauty services and personal care … Continued
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A new Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre based at Monash University aims to boost research and training to nurture a holistic, preventative and user-empowered system to support Australia’s ageing population. It is projected that there will be 10 million Australians over the age of 60 by 2060. Many Australian organisations are trying to meet … Continued
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Connecting students through virtual reality (VR) can help better prepare and support students to tackle work placements, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says. In a first of its kind study in the paramedicine sector, VR technology is being used by CDU’s Paramedic Course Coordinator Sam Willis to facilitate communities of practice connecting students and providing them … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Australian Pencak Silat community celebrates success of National Titles 10th Australian Pencak Silat Titles held on 11th – 12th November 2023 The Australian Pencak Silat community are celebrating due to the recent success of the 10th Australian Pencak Silat Titles, the largest national competition since its conception with 127 … Continued
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This week, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP is in regional New South Wales with the Hon Sussan Ley MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Member for Farrer, as part of the Parliament in Schools program. Students will learn about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament, as well as hear first-hand from the Speaker … Continued
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The Very Reverend Katherine Bowyer, Dean of Newcastle, will bless watercraft and environmental activists at Christ Church Cathedral on Monday November 20 at 11am. The blessing will take place ahead of the People’s Blockade of the Port of Newcastle on November 25-26. Dean Katherine said it was part of her Anglican faith to care for … Continued
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Despite being well-educated and employed, more than half of single mothers recently surveyed by the Council of Single Mothers and their Children (CSMC) are living below the poverty line. In the second CSMC National Survey and “Navigating Turbulence” Report, 1168 single mums from around Australia answered questions on housing, income levels, employment status, education, … Continued
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Key points: +600 nippers take part in a massive surf lifesaving clinic at Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club 2023 Coolangatta Gold winners Ali Day and Lana Rogers, together with many Australia’s leading iron men/ iron women led activities Clinic followed by Q&A session with lifesaving legends discussing their journey from Nippers to the top of … Continued
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Families and Communities Minister Kate Washington’s promise to address the appalling outcomes for NSW’s most vulnerable children caused by the previous coalition government’s privatisation of the state’s out-of-home-care system is to be applauded, says the union representing child protection workers. The Liberal National government’s emphasis on for-profit providers has left over 100 children living … Continued
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The quality of the NSW vocational education and training system (VET) was on show with eight accolades at the 30th Australian Training Awards in Hobart last night. The national awards represent the pinnacle in VET for individuals, businesses, and registered training organisations. This year saw two young women from NSW, Bridie Searle and Molly Smith, … Continued
