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Monash delivers scholarship boost for Indigenous, low-income and regional students through Kummargi Yulendj scholarship program

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Monash University will offer over $50 million in scholarships over the next three years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students experiencing economic disadvantage. More than 6000 students will be eligible to study for a university degree under an expanded and diversified Monash University scholarship program. Monash has today launched its new scholarship … Continued

NSW PUBLIC EDUCATION CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT

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Media Release Thursday 7 September, 2023        NSW PUBLIC EDUCATION CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT     Northern Rivers students, teachers and parents have been acknowledged for their outstanding achievements, resilience and contribution to public education at the 2023 NSW Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence.     Tuesday night’s awards at Sydney Town Hall celebrated the best of … Continued

Employers seek biggest cuts to Catholic school staff working conditions in 20 years

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The biggest attack in 20 years on Catholic school teachers and support staff working conditions has been slammed by the union representing these employees. Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said Queensland Catholic school employers were seeking to ballot employees on a document that cuts many long-held working … Continued

Disability rights organisations call for an End to the Violence

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Today, a group of disability rights organisations from across Australia are launching an action plan to end the violence against people with disability. On September 29th the Disability Royal Commission will hand down its final report and recommendations, which the group is hopeful will provide a blueprint to end the systemic violence people with disability … Continued

Review highlights menopause research gaps and calls for a new definition

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A team of international experts has called for a new definition of menopause, more research and improved treatments following a comprehensive review published in the journal Cell. Led by Monash University Women’s Health Research Program head Professor Susan Davis, the review summarised menopause knowledge, called for more research into its timeline and treatment, and encouraged … Continued

Still work to do on making mental health services accessible for LGBTIQA+ people in distress

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Barriers to accessing potentially life-saving support persist, according to new research into suicidality in the LGBTIQA+ community.  An RMIT-led study with Switchboard, Roses in the Ocean and University of Sydney, interviewed members of the LGBTQA+SB community to understand their lived experiences of suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and uncover factors that protect people at these times … Continued

flood-impacted young people show resilience in the face of eco-anxiety

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Thursday 7 September 2023 New research released today from headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation reveals that over half of Australian young people (53%) surveyed feel fearful about the future due to the impacts of climate change – a view that is shared by many young people living in disaster-hit communities. The headspace National Youth … Continued

NSW PUBLIC EDUCATION CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT

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6 September, 2023   Two lower Hunter schools have been acknowledged for their outstanding achievement and contribution to public education at the 2023 NSW Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence.   Last night’s awards at Sydney Town Hall celebrated the best of public schooling, outstanding achievement of individuals and breakthrough school initiatives centred on literacy, numeracy, … Continued

NSW PUBLIC EDUCATION CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT

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6 September, 2023   Eight Central Coast students, teachers and parents, and a College campus, have been acknowledged for their outstanding achievements, resilience and contribution to public education at the 2023 NSW Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence.   Last night’s awards at Sydney Town Hall celebrated the best of public schooling, outstanding achievement of individuals … Continued

HESTA statement on Chief Executive Women (CEW) Senior Executive Census

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6 September 2023   CEW’s Senior Executive Census underscores the stance of institutional investors like HESTA, who advocate for transformation within corporate Australia. Our 40:40 Vision investor survey last week showed that investors want to see clear targets for gender diversity, comprehensive gender diversity strategies, and transparent reporting mechanisms to accelerate workplace gender equality. CEW’s … Continued