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Students, teachers and schools from Newcastle and Lake Macquarie 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 and breakthrough school initiatives centred around … Continued
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OFFICIAL THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE 6 September 2023 REMEMBERING THE BATTLE FOR AUSTRALIA Today, we commemorate the Battle for Australia, remembering the brave Australians who defended our nation by land, sea and air during the Second World War. When the island fortress … Continued
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Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) – Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation – will be in Coffs Harbour tomorrow for its completely booked-out information forum detailing the latest in treatment and supporting locals affected by breast cancer. BCNA’s Living Well Information Forum will cover a range of topics including current and emerging treatments, strategies to … Continued
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6 September 2023 A group of nine outstanding Early Childhood professionals and organisations from around Australia have been named finalists in the 2023 HESTA Early Childhood Education and Care Awards. The national awards – which originated in 2010 – highlight the frontline educators and carers at the centre of Australia’s early childhood education … Continued
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With the great backing of members, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has set out the sector’s response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report. The approach has been to provide a series of student-centric reforms that would end the different policy treatments for public and independent institutions. ITECA is the peak body representing … Continued
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Today on Indigenous Literacy Day and during Blood Cancer Month, Matthew Doyle, a descendant of the Muruwari people, cultural custodian and knowledge holder, will unite with the Leukaemia Foundation as a voice for First Nations people. Matthew has sadly experienced the darkness of blood cancer when he tragically lost both of his twin sons, Shawn … Continued
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Today, Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs will hold its annual graduation ceremony to celebrate handlers and Seeing Eye Dog working teams who have successfully completed their life-changing training. This year’s graduation will welcome 53 Seeing Eye Dogs and handlers from across Australia, marking the largest graduating class in its history. Seeing Eye Dogs client services … Continued
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NDIS participants, allied health professionals and service providers are calling for greater scrutiny over the decision-making and administrative affairs of SA Housing Authority after vulnerable clients have been left without safe access to their homes. NDIS Specialist Support Coordinator and Forensic Social Worker, Matilda Bawden, reveals countless phone calls, emails and personal visits … Continued
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The South Eastern Sydney Local Health District’s Older Persons’ Mental Health Service based at Prince of Wales Hospital, in partnership with Randwick City Council, is set to hold its annual forum for the senior community on Wednesday, 25 October, with this year’s theme ‘Better Brains, Better Bodies, Better Ageing’. The free event, held from 10am … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training is holding its first public hearing for its inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the Australian education system. Ms Lisa Chesters MP, Committee Chair, said, “The Committee is convening a panel of AI experts to open our public hearing program. This panel brings … Continued
