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People over the age of 60 who are treated for their high blood pressure (hypertension) have a 26% lower risk of dementia compared to those who are untreated, according to research from UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA). The study, published in JAMA Network Open, highlighted that dementia risk was substantially reduced in … Continued
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La Trobe welcomes secondary teacher education support La Trobe University has welcomed today’s announcement by the Victorian Government of financial support for students to become secondary school teachers in Victoria. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins announced an investment of $93.2 million to provide new scholarships to support secondary school teaching degree students who enrol in … Continued
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In a meeting with the Prime Minister’s office on Tuesday 12th September Expression Australia CEO Rebecca Adam will be calling on the Federal Government to support a communication blitz to inform the Deaf and hard community ( DAHOH) on The Voice referendum . Expression Australia the peak body for DAHOH is concerned at the vast … Continued
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The Committee on the National Redress Scheme will be holding a public hearing this evening for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme. The Committee will hear evidence from People With Disability Australia commencing at 6:00pm. The inquiry is looking into a range of areas, including: The experience of First Nations applicants and applicants with disability in their dealings … Continued
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The nation’s peak housing and homelessness bodies have strongly welcomed the agreement between Labor, the Greens and crossbench to pass laws that establish the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF). The $10 billion HAFF will create a pipeline of funding for social and affordable rental housing. The package of laws will also establish the National … Continued
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Are you looking for some outdoor fun these school holidays? Open Air PlayUP is back in our beautiful Senate Courtyard. Come and soak up the sunshine, play some giant lawn games, or curl up with a book on a comfy cushion. Enjoy playing giant connect four and build with our blocks, or simply relax with … Continued
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Solid Lines, Australia’s first illustration agency dedicated to representing First Nations creatives, has won the Indigenous Design Award at this year’s Good Design Awards. Developed by RMIT researcher Dr Nicola St John and Emrhan Tjapanangka Sultan (Western Arrarnta, Luritja and Kokatha) alongside the Jacky Winter Group, Solid Lines consulted with many First Nations creatives to … Continued
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National Tertiary Education Union members at James Cook University will deliver the Save the JCU 30 petition, signed by more than 600 staff, students and community members, to the Vice-Chancellor in Townsville tomorrow. A delegation of staff members will meet outside the Chancellery building at 9am before delivering the petition. NTEU Academic Vice-President Associate Professor Simon … Continued
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Media Release 11 September, 2023 SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR SURROUND SOUND FOR 2023 It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll, and that is doubly true for high school musicians from country areas. It is one of the reasons why the Department of Education Arts Unit created … Continued
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Teachers and support staff in Queensland Catholic schools across the state are set to vote no to cuts to current working conditions as an employer document goes to ballot tomorrow (Tuesday, 12 September). Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said Queensland Catholic school employees would be voting no … Continued
