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Women from diverse backgrounds still face leadership barriers: study

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Australian leaders with diverse backgrounds have expressed a sense of resignation and despair about the lack of women from First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds in leadership roles.   They have also offered solutions including systematic change that recognises and acts on the wide range of factors that can lead to disadvantage. … Continued

20 SOUTH COAST SCHOOLS CLOSED DUE TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER

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Schools with elevated bushfire risk on the South Coast will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 due to extreme fire danger ratings being declared. The decision was made in consultation with the NSW Rural Fire Service.   We encourage parents and carers to always follow the advice of Police and Emergency Services during periods … Continued

Many voices make a big impact at the Festival of Choral Music

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The Sydney Opera House will host thousands of students from across NSW public schools during the annual Festival of Choral Music.   The Festival is held over four nights and will see more than 120 public schools come together to form the ultimate state-wide choir. With pieces ranging from the choral classics to modern musical … Continued

Media Alert: Launch event for UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response

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On Monday 18th September, UNSW will launch a new research institute offering advice to industry on how to assess and respond to climate change.   The Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR) brings together UNSW experts in climate science, behavioural science, economic science, law and governance.   “The research developed by the Institute will … Continued

NEW RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS WITH THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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A new online resource for teachers to help students develop their understanding of the factors that influence their mental health and wellbeing and that of others has been developed by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), working with experts from Beyond Blue and Headspace.   The new ‘Curriculum Connection’ resource means teachers will now … Continued

1-in-3 Australian adults completely unaware of atrial fibrillation, a condition responsible for 1-in-4 strokes

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  An estimated half a million Australians are living with atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heartbeat.3  Alarmingly, as many as 30% of those living with atrial fibrillation remain undiagnosed.4   1-in-3 Australians are at risk of developing atrial fibrillation in their lifetime,2 increasing their risk of stroke, heart failure and dementia.5  Monday, 18 September 2023, … Continued

New survey exposes startling Atrial Fibrillation knowledge gap across Australia

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    An estimated half a million Australians have atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heartbeat.3  Approximately half the Australian adult population, (10.1 million) unaware of atrial fibrillation (AF).1  1-in-3 Australians are at risk of developing atrial fibrillation in their lifetime.2  As many as 30% of those living with atrial fibrillation remain undiagnosed4 and are … Continued

Women Sweep Top Honours at the 2023 Training Awards

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Women have taken out the majority of the accolades at the 2023 NSW Training Awards at Sydney Town Hall. The Awards recognise excellence in vocational education and training (VET). Presented by Training Services NSW, the awards acknowledge exceptional achievements across categories that highlight the state’s foremost vocational learners, trainers, employers, and training providers. This year’s … Continued