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Welcoming Australia to Host Groundbreaking Bloodlines to Country event for Welcoming Week 2024

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Welcoming Australia is thrilled to host the “Bloodlines to Country: In Conversation” event on Wednesday 11 September at the Queensland Museum, South Bank, Brisbane.  This exciting event is an opportunity for diverse audiences to learn about Yuggera language, heritage, identity, and belonging from respected Yuggera Elder, Aunty Kerry Charlton, and esteemed media makers Karina Hogan … Continued

PWDA responds to NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s retirement from politics

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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) acknowledges the decision announced today by the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill Shorten to retire from politics in February 2025. PWDA recognises Minister Shorten has stood alongside our community in government and opposition listening and learning from people with disability. The Minister’s contributions to the inception … Continued

New research focus on paediatric palliative care

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Children, young people, and families living with life-limiting conditions are at the heart of a new research initiative announced by the Commonwealth Government.  The Centre of Research Excellence in Paediatric Palliative Care in Australia has been funded with a $3 million grant from the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).  “This is very … Continued

La Trobe out- of-home care project wins state award

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Children in out-of-home care across the Mallee district will receive better health support due to a La Trobe University project aimed at stopping them from falling through the cracks. The Integrated Health Systems for Children in Out-Of-Home Care project this week received the prestigious Robin Clark ‘Making a Difference Award’ from the Victorian Department of … Continued

Media Alert – National Commemorative Service: 25th Anniversary of Australian Service in Timor-Leste

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  MEDIA ALERT  5 September 2024   NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN SERVICE IN TIMOR-LESTE   A national commemorative service will be held in Canberra on Friday 20 September 2024, recognising the 25th anniversary of Australian service in Timor-Leste.   Australia’s deployment of troops to East Timor in 1999 was the largest since the … Continued

Kuremara to Attend Melbourne Disability Connection Expo 2024

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Kuremara, a leading NDIS-registered provider, is proud to announce its participation in the Melbourne Disability Connection Expo 2024, taking place on October 18th and 19th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.  This premier event is a significant gathering for the disability sector, bringing together service providers, industry experts, and individuals with disabilities to connect, … Continued

Kuremara’s Showcase of Comprehensive NDIS Services at Melbourne Disability Connection Expo 2024

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Kuremara is thrilled to declare its participation in the Melbourne Disability Connection Expo 2024. This expo is happening on October 18-19 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This highly anticipated occasion is organised by Developing Australian Communities and promises to be significant because of the presence of service providers, families, carers and participants. All … Continued

Rabobank

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Rabobank’s Rabo Community Fund in partnership with the ‘edu-tainment’ brand ‘George the Farmer’ has donated a record number of book packs to educational institutions across Australia during National Book Week.   The specialist agribusiness bank – in collaboration with George the Farmer – awarded 70 book packs, with a collection of all 13 Australian-made George … Continued