By API User
Scientists at La Trobe University have received nearly $140,000 from rare disease charity Archie’s Embrace to investigate an under-researched genetic disorder which causes early-onset neurodegeneration in babies. The disorder, which causes a deficiency of the enzyme ECHS1, leaves the body unable to digest and use certain amino acids and fatty acids – crucial nutrients … Continued
By API User
Monday 26 August 2024 Teachers and school staff will this morning join with the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Murray Watt, at St Francis Xavier College in Florey, ACT, for a press conference at 8.45am to mark the new right to disconnect coming into force. “Clocking off used to mean something, but now technology … Continued
By API User
Overall the school ranked in four best in class categories this week SINGAPORE / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2024 / One World International School Nanyang Campus was ranked as the Best IB school and best school for the IB Diploma Programme in Singapore this week, a reflection of the school’s dedication and commitment to academic … Continued
By API User
ISSYK KUL, KYRGYZSTAN / ACCESSWIRE / August 23, 2024 / The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic has partnered with Singapore’s Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) to introduce key training programmes and education resources to its schools throughout the country. The partnership seeks to instill key skillsets and content knowledge to strengthen teachers … Continued
By API User
Friday, 23 August 2024 Chief Justice inspires tomorrow’s lawyers in Sydney’s west Dozens of years 10 and 11 NSW high school students, who are interested in legal careers, have gathered at Western Sydney University for tips on how to achieve their goals to serve the justice system. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett … Continued
By API User
Dementia Australia welcomes the decision by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency to approve Lecanemab for use in the UK. Lecanemab is currently being evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in Australia. It has also been approved for use in the USA, Japan, China, South Korea and Israel. Professor Christopher Rowe, the … Continued
By API User
The Federal Court of Australia has today handed down its landmark judgement on a case brought by a transgender woman, Roxanne Giggle, against social media platform Giggle for Girls after she was excluded from the women-only app. In the case before the Federal Court, Ms Tickle alleged unlawful discrimination on the basis of gender … Continued
By API User
A local Sutherland Shire based company called Aevum Physiotherapy has just invested around a million dollars in advanced neurological therapy equipment to provide sufferers of neurological conditions in Sydney with unparalleled access to the world’s best equipment. Local hospitals do not have anything like this technology supporting neurological therapy. This includes one of the world’s … Continued
By API User
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has called the passing of the NDIS Amendment Bill through the Senate “devastating,” citing deep concerns about its impact on NDIS participants and the disability community. PWDA believes these changes will make it harder for people with disability to access the essential supports they need to live full and independent lives. … Continued
By API User
Australia is a multifaith country populated by diverse religious and cultural communities. However, in recent months, the country has been grappling with an increase in religious discrimination, racism and cultural prejudice. The surge in social tensions has resulted in increasing instances of Islamophobia, antisemitism and other forms of discrimination. Monash academics will join an … Continued
