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Days are numbered for Restrictive Practices

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PWDA welcomes today’s release of the Disability Royal Commission’s Research Report on eliminating restrictive practices. As a disability representative organisation of and for people with disability, we strongly believe that restrictive practices are discriminatory and must end. PWDA therefore urges the Disability Royal Commission to make this recommendation in their final report.  “For too long, … Continued

Apollo Funds Upsize Its Capital Commitment to Global Schools Group

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SINGAPORE / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / Global Schools Foundation’s investment arm and its related entities ("Global Schools Group", "GSG") announced that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. have committed to providing approximately S$190 million, nearly doubling their total capital commitment to the Global Schools Group. Apollo funds initially provided long-term … Continued

Education Week celebrates 175 years of learning in public schools

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NSW public schools will next week throw open their classroom doors to families and communities during Education Week 2023, the annual celebration of teaching and learning in government schools. Education Week this year has special significance as the NSW Department of Education marks 175 years of public education – focusing on learning from our past, … Continued

Ocean currents study dispels scientists’ assumptions about North Australian Gulf

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A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study investigating physical movement mechanisms of marine life and debris has dispelled assumptions and helped to improve knowledge of the ‘data-limited’ Gulf of Carpentaria. Ocean currents and their influence on marine ecosystems across Northern Australia are somewhat of a mystery because of their sheer size and complexity, and the high … Continued

The spotlight awaits New England-North West students at this year’s Schools Spectacular

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The state’s biggest showcase of public education’s creativity and performing arts is turning 40, and schools across New England-North West are joining the ‘Fabulous’ party. Students from hundreds of schools across the state were chosen to perform at this year’s Schools Spectacular – the world’s largest amateur variety show and one of NSW public education’s … Continued

HESTA welcomes Measuring What Matters National Wellbeing Framework

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24 July 2023   HESTA welcomes the release by the Federal Treasurer of Measuring What Matters, Australia’s National Wellbeing Framework. The Framework’s emphasis on moving beyond conventional economic indicators to measure indicators such as income and wealth inequality and acknowledge the substantial impact of activities such as unpaid care on the nation is a significant … Continued

Media Release – Minister Keogh – Visit to Republic of Korea

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OFFICIAL   THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   MEDIA RELEASE 24 July 2023   VISIT TO Republic of KOREA Today I will travel to the Republic of Korea to participate in the 70th anniversary commemorations of the Korean War Armistice. As one of 21 member countries of … Continued