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Last Call to Experience NAISDA’s Powerful ‘Call to Arms’ End-of-Year Performance

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NAISDA’s highly anticipated end-of-year performance season featuring leading First Nations choreographers, dance artists and storytellers, is about to take the stage at Carriageworks, Sydney from 21-23 November 2024. With only days left until opening night, this is the last chance to book your seat for an extraordinary event showcasing leading First Nations choreographers, dance artists, … Continued

PWDA and community organisations condemn government failure to act on DSP Senate Inquiry Report

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Key recommendations from the report that have not been actioned include: Amending claims processes to ensure people with disability or chronic illness who have little opportunity to enter or re-enter the labour force are granted the Disability Support Pension. Removal of mutual obligations for people during the process of their claims and making the program of … Continued

La Trobe unveils AI-first strategy

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La Trobe University has unveiled a bold ambition to transform research, education, student support and business operations by applying an ‘AI-first’ approach, supported by a new partnership with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand and leading cyber security provider CyberCX. Harnessing the unique expertise of each partner, this nation-leading project will deliver an AI-ready workforce of … Continued

EXPERT ALERT – TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK

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BOBBI BARRINGTON – Trans Woman | Speaker | Authenticity Advocate, is available for comment on issues relating to Transgender Awareness Week – 13-19 November, and Transgender Day of Remembrance 20 November.   QUOTES FROM BOBBI   “Recognising gender dysphoria and doing something about it takes profound courage.  If you want to witness true bravery, look … Continued

Should your age determine how long you drive a car?

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A new website launched by UNSW Sydney and NeuRA will help older drivers navigate licensing rules that differ from state to state while providing advice on how to keep driving longer.   Could you imagine having a driving lesson in your 50s or 60s, even though you’ve been driving since your late teens? The idea … Continued

Speaker takes Parliament to Sydney and the Central Coast

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For the next three days, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP will be in Sydney and the Central Coast, 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 and their local member on what a typical day … Continued

Student Loan Tax Means Many Face A Study Debt Higher Than It Needs To Be

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The Australian Government’s recently announced student debt reduction initiative falls short of real and genuine reform and fails students.  While announcing this reduction for existing debts, the Government decided to retain the 20% tax that is applied to VET Student Loans and FEE-HELP loans for higher education students.  In doing so, the Australian Government’s announcement … Continued

WHY PARENTS ARE CALLING THIS PROGRAM A ‘LIFELINE’ FOR SUSPENDED KIDS

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When single mum of two Kylie learnt of her son’s third suspension, she truly didn’t know what to do or where to turn. She had tried everything before, from psychological interventions, medication, loss of privileges and even taking leave to support him. That’s when her school referred Timothy to an innovative new program, Alternative Suspension, … Continued

Paralympic Champion Madison de Rozario to Bring Inspirational Story to Brisbane Audiences for International Women’s Day 2025

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[BRISBANE, 12 October 2024] – Paralympic gold medallist and world record holder Madison de Rozario will be live in conversation at UN Women Australia’s International Women’s Day (IWD) event in Brisbane on 7 March 2025, with tickets on sale today. De Rozario, a four-time Paralympic gold medallist and Commonwealth Games champion, will bring her inspiring … Continued