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HESTA survey of gender diversity in investment management indicates encouraging progress, but more action needed

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4 August 2023   HESTA survey of gender diversity in investment management indicates encouraging progress, but more action needed   The latest Gender Diversity in Investment Management 2022 progress report by HESTA showcases an upward trajectory in women’s representation within its managers, although more action is needed. According to the biennial survey, women account for … Continued

Putting Students At The Heart Of The South Australian Skills Plan

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Students need to be at the heart of the state’s skills training system, a bedrock principle that should be embedded within the developing South Australian Skills Plan. That’s the position of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia(ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. “South Australia is facing acute … Continued

Soap made using ingredients from Country. Tested using Merck technology.

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Soap made using ingredients from Country. Tested using Merck technology. Merck travelled to the Northern Territory with the DeadlyScience team to pilot the first DeadlyLabs kit. It’s a project led by Indigenous Elders in the Robinson River region to share their knowledge, their ideas, and their care for the community. “It was an amazing experience … Continued

Addressing the Need for School Leaders’ Wellbeing Enhancement

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Friday, 4th August 2023 – Today is Principals’ Day and Camp Australia, the leading provider of Before and After School Care, and Vacation Care, has announced its next Insight Series webinar which will cover wellbeing for school leaders. The Principal Wellbeing Report, recently tabled at parliament, showed a 64% increase in “red flag” alerts from … Continued

PWDA Responds to NDIS Data Breach

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PWDA urges people with disability to remain vigilant to suspicious activity in the wake of the HWL Ebsworth data breach, which impacted National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, prospective participants, their families and supports as well as NDIS staff earlier this year. The data breach took place in April 2023, and affected HWL Ebsworth – a … Continued

A stronger voice for public school parents and carers

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The critical role of parents in helping students achieve their learning potential has been recognised with the first formal agreement between the NSW Department of Education and the State’s P&C Federation. The 10-year Partnership Agreement with the Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of NSW will support parents’ participation in their children’s education, ensure their … Continued

Community-led initiatives allow Australians to “die better”

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New research shows that Compassionate Communities – an innovative model of ‘end-of-life care’ – can save the healthcare system $561,256 AUD over six months1 87% Australians agree that at least some end-of-life planning is important; however, many experience barriers to taking action2 Dying to Know Day (Tuesday 8 August) encourages Australians to ‘get dead set’ … Continued

Training locals key to boosting workforce

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Local opportunities and a sustainable work, life and study balance are what drove Rebecca Kopke-Bennett to study a Master of Clinical Audiology with Charles Darwin University (CDU). The Darwin local previously studied postgraduate qualifications in education and psychology, but the chance to work in allied health and the opportunity to train locally sparked her interest in enrolling … Continued