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First Nations women will gather this week in Broome on Yawuru country for a two-day roundtable hosted by the Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council. The first since the Council was established in 2021, the roundtable, held from November 1st – 2nd, will centre around a series of workshops on topics such as women’s wellbeing and healing, … Continued
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People living with disabilities linked to life-limiting conditions are experiencing reduced access to services that help them stay at home and remain independent. “Recent media reports, as well as many stories from families, healthcare workers and advocates, point to a break down in how palliative care services and the NDIS are integrated, which means … Continued
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Monash University together with the Victorian Department of Education will launch a series of resources to support teachers and education support staff with student behaviour. Victorian educators will soon have access to the first of a series of purpose-built resources to help them tackle disruptive student behaviour. According to recent OECD data, Australian classrooms are … Continued
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For release 30th October 2023 The inaugural Faith-based Higher Education Summit is being held in Federal Parliament today and is sponsored by the Minister for Education, the Hon Jason Clare MP. For the first time in Australia’s history faith leaders, academics, and peak bodies from the sector will come together and articulate a vision … Continued
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More than 2,500 students from hundreds of schools across New South Wales will come together at Qudos Bank Arena on Monday, October 30, to perfect dance, drama, circus, and drumming routines at the Schools Spectacular’s first combined rehearsal. Just one month away from the performances on November 24 and 25, the students will be rehearsing … Continued
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A new study by Monash University suggests being on-site and truly embedded within the interprofessional aged care team provides greater opportunities to support resident- and system-level improvements in quality use of medications. In 2022 the Australian Government announced a national rollout of embedded on-site pharmacists in all Government funded residential aged care facilities (RACFs). This … Continued
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A radical reshaping of early childhood and care training is essential to address shortages in the sector. This is the recommendation to the government following a review of skills training funding policies by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). ITECA is the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, higher education, and … Continued
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Two brave, young First Nations people will lead an Australian delegation to the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) next month as part of a renewed movement to improve awareness of the disease and it’s shocking impact on young First Nations peoples. Kenya McAdam, 27, and Henrique Thomas, 20, are Heart Foundation Champions4Change. Champions4Change … Continued
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It will become easier for Australians to find a GP with further skills and knowledge in a specific area, such as dermatology or addiction, thanks to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners new Recognition of Extended Skills for Fellows of the college. The RACGP’s Recognition of Extended Skills launched at the WONCA World Conference … Continued
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27 October 2023 1,000 NETBALLERS TO COMPETE IN 2023 KOORI NETBALL TOURNAMENT More than 1,000 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal netballers from across NSW will converge on Charlestown Netball Courts this weekend for the Koori Netball Tournament. This year’s tournament will feature more than 90 teams competing across six divisions, including women’s and mixed … Continued
