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Sexual harassment in higher education workplaces has jumped more than 52%, according to the shocking results of a new staff survey. The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has today released the preliminary findings of its 2023 survey on sexual harassment, sexism, and gender-based bias in higher education. More than 2000 people participated in … Continued
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A ground-breaking report, authored by leading menopause experts and based on Jean Hailes for Women’s Health’s 2023 National Women’s Health Survey, offers a first-of-its-kind look into how Australian women experience menopause symptoms. The nationally representative findings indicate that the workplace impact of menopause symptoms may be overstated, while underscoring the importance of timely medical consultations … Continued
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According to a new report launched by VistaPrint today, we’re at risk of ‘creativity deficit’: with lack of funds and time being the three biggest culprits currently sapping our creative pursuits. Hot on the heels of the Government’s National Cultural Policy launched earlier this year, aiming to recognise the creative industries as vital contributors to … Continued
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A Monash expert is available to discuss their report that has been released to coincide with International Day of the Girl 2023. The report is titled: Listen to her. Act now: The experiences and impact of child abuse on Australian girls. It presents the voices and child abuse experiences of young girls in Australia, detailing … Continued
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Media release Wednesday, 11 October 2023 SIX CENTRAL WEST SCHOOLS CLOSE DUE TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER Schools with elevated bushfire risk in the central West will be temporarily closed on Thursday 12 October 2023 due to extreme fire danger ratings being declared. The decision was made in consultation with the … Continued
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Afternoon, Please find attached and below the latest from NATSICC, the representative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics. Quoted is NATSICC’s Victorian Councillor Sherry Balcombe – image of Sherry (credit to the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne), as well as the NATSICC One Journey Together logo attached and available for download here. … Continued
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UNSW Sydney will launch a new centre to improve health outcomes for people with intellectual disability ensuring better access to quality, timely, and comprehensive care. The Centre is a response to the significant health disadvantage experienced by people with intellectual disability. Led by UNSW Professor Julian Trollor from the School of Clinical Medicine, the … Continued
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Media alert and photo/interview opportunity: To mark International Day of the Girl today, girls’ rights charity Plan International Australia, Federation Square, women sports stars from the Matildas and AFLW and gender equality advocates join forces to celebrate the power and agency of girls and demand a prioritisation of their rights. Media are invited to film/interview … Continued
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THE HON MATT KEOGH MP MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE 11 October 2023 CABOOLTURE VETERANS’ AND FAMILIES’ HUB NOW OPEN The veteran community in Brisbane’s northern suburbs will now have access to co-ordinated services and supports, following the opening of the Lives Lived Well Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Caboolture. … Continued
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From today, children, parents and teachers can get their hands on the final instalment in Vision Australia’s Big Visions series, Dressed for Success, which follows the story of Nikki Hind, Australia’s first blind fashion designer. Based on the lives of remarkable Australians living with blindness or low vision, each book in the series aims to … Continued
