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Respected First Nations artist and activist Harold Thomas will be presented with an honourary doctorate from Charles Darwin University (CDU) this week, in recognition of his significant contribution to the fine arts and activism for Aboriginal rights. Mr Thomas is most well-known for his design of the Aboriginal Flag, but his body of work expands across more … Continued
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The journey to pulling on a cap and gown was long and full of hurdles but worth every minute for Charles Darwin University (CDU) graduate Imogene Briston. Larrakia woman Imogene is graduating with from CDU with a Bachelor of Laws this week. She’s one of 95 First Nations people receiving a qualification this semester. The mother … Continued
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The Australian National Maritime Museum has been trailing sessions aimed at people with dementia and their carers that promotes story sharing and to encourage social interaction and connection. Seaside Stories are themed, hands-on reminiscence sessions where visitors can touch and hold museum objects. Museum educators (trained in dementia communication) ask questions and guide discussion. Participants … Continued
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Industry Skills Australia (ISA), the newly created Jobs and Skills Council for Australia’s transport and logistics industries will officially launch in Hobart today. ISA will be seeking to gather the perspectives of Tasmanian industry to inform the federal government’s National Workforce Development Plan, which will be released next year. Owned and led by industry, ISA’s … Continued
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A Monash University study into the future of teaching has found almost three-quarters of Australian teachers’ surveyed report high levels of satisfaction with their Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program. The findings of a landmark survey of more than 600 teachers, led by the Faculty of Education at Monash University, reveal Australian teachers’ high levels of … Continued
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Funding for a specialist multicultural domestic and family violence centre, announced in today’s NSW State Budget, will greatly enhance support for some of the state’s most vulnerable community members, according to leading non-profit SSI. NSW Labor pledged $4.4 million over three years to establish the south-west Sydney centre, which would provide tailored support for migrant … Continued
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MEDIA ALERT NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar on Temporary closure of public schools due to bushfire conditions WHEN: 1.45pm, Tuesday 19 September 2023 WHERE: Drummoyne Public School, Rawson Ave, Drummoyne NSW 2047 Secretary Dizdar will hold a press conference to update on the proactive temporary closure of … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 19 September 2023 More than half of Aussies believe Affordable Education is Quickest Fix for Skills Gap Study finds 54% of Australians believe free or cheaper university and TAFE courses will best solve our skills shortage 22% also believe free or cheaper TAFE and university is the fastest solution 56% of under-35s believe free university … Continued
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An expert from RMIT University is available to talk to media about the upcoming bill to lower the voting age in the ACT to 16 and why younger Australians urgently need a voice. Dr Judith Bessant, Professor of Politics, RMIT University Topics: politics, youth studies, policy, sociology “On 21 September, the Greens in the Australian … Continued
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The research institute will offer advice to industry on how to assess and respond to climate change. Experts and industry leaders in the field of climate change gathered last night for the launch of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR). The new institute will support the activities of UNSW researchers from the … Continued
