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La Trobe University job cut plan triggers fresh protest action

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National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members at La Trobe University will ramp up pressure on chancellor and former Victorian premier John Brumby over a damaging plan to cut courses and jobs. Union members will protest outside a conference Mr Brumby is speaking at on Thursday, distributing information explaining the consequences of major restructures and policy … Continued

Sunshine Coast College for young adults with a disability and autism invites prospective students to open day

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STEPS Pathways College invites prospective students and their families and carers to attend its upcoming Open Day at 8.30am on Thursday 18 September at its George St, Caloundra campus.   STEPS Pathways College is the first and only of its kind in the southern hemisphere, providing unparalleled learning opportunities and life experiences to young adults … Continued

NSW Vocational Education & Training Review Welcomed By Skills Training Providers

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  The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has welcomed the release of the NSW VET Review Final Report 2024.  According to ITECA New South Wales, this report represents a significant and much-needed step towards integrating traditionally separate skills training and higher education sectors into a cohesive and aligned tertiary system. The report’s focus on providing … Continued

Onsite GP service transforms senior health and wellbeing

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A pioneer in the aged care industry is collaborating with a local General Practitioner (GP) service and Pharmacist, providing a game-changing solution for residents who struggle with travel or no longer drive.  On-Site Health Service has designated a dedicated space within Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities to ensure residents receive exceptional medical care without the need … Continued

***MEDIA ALERT*** NDIS workers protest against wage theft

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Disability support workers are demanding the National Disability Insurance Agency take responsibility and immediately crackdown on dodgy providers who rip them off. The Australian Services Union estimates that up to 10 per cent of NDIS providers are underpaying their support workers by classifying them at lower award rates, and pocketing the difference of up to … Continued

NDIS workers protest, call on NDIA to crackdown on wage theft

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Disability support workers are demanding the National Disability Insurance Agency take responsibility and immediately crackdown on dodgy providers who rip them off.   The Australian Services Union estimates that up to one in ten NDIS providers are underpaying their support workers by classifying them at lower award rates, and pocketing the difference of up to … Continued

HCF and The Smith Family partner to build healthier communities through education

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WEDNESDAY, 21 AUGUST 2024: HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, is partnering with Australia’s leading national children’s education charity, The Smith Family. The collaboration furthers HCF’s broader social mission to build healthier communities across Australia by addressing a key social issue impacting health outcomes – education. HCF’s three-year partnership will support 1,500 students through The … Continued

Expert Alert: Women’s Health in the South East CEO responds to appointment of new Victorian LGBTIQA+ Commissioner

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  Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is thrilled to hear the Victorian Government’s announcement of Joe Ball as the new Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball, a proud transgender man and a tireless advocate for equality, steps into this pivotal role at a critical time for LGBTIQA+ communities across the state. Kit McMahon, … Continued

Finalists announced in the HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards

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20 August 2024   HESTA is proud to announce the nine national finalists for the HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards.     The awards, which have been running since 2010, recognise the front-line educators and carers at the very heart of Australia’s early childhood education system.    HESTA CEO Debby Blakey congratulated the finalists … Continued