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Category: People Society

Universities Accord Interim Report – More to be done to back students

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The interim report from the Australian Universities Accord Panel has received a mixed response from the peak body representing independent providers in the higher education, skills training and international education sectors, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). Higher education is pivotal in shaping Australia’s future, empowering individuals with knowledge, fostering innovation, and nurturing critical … Continued

This weekend only – NAISDA and Carriageworks present ATI – A Dance Reckoning of Truth Place and Belonging

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NAISDA presents the world premiere of ATI: A Dance Reckoning of Truth, Place and Belonging This weekend NAISDA and Carriageworks present the world premiere of ATI: A Dance Reckoning of Truth, Place and Belonging. Shared through cultural and contemporary First Nations dance stories, vibrant projections and an emotionally charged soundscape of song and live voices, … Continued

Discover your future at the Monash University Open Day 2023

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Monash University’s vibrant, on-campus experience will take centre stage for Open Day 2023.  Celebrating the energy of Monash campus life, current students and faculty staff will be on hand to meet and engage with visitors face-to-face, and to help the next generation of Monash students experience the University’s supporting programs and services first-hand. Demonstrations, interactive … Continued

Stigma Health Announces Free STI Testing Australia Wide to Help Battle Low Testing Rates

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SYDNEY, Australia, 19th July 2023 – Forget the awkward doctor visit excuse, Stigma Health Australia’s largest sexual health clinic group has thrown that out the window by announcing the availability of free* STI testing through their market leading telehealth service. James Sneddon, co-founder of Stigma Health shared “The availability of bulk-billed referral for testing means … Continued

School Funding – Lies, Dammed Lies, and Statistics

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18 July 2023 School Funding – Lies, Dammed Lies, and Statistics Recent media coverage of selected school funding statistics has once again sought to undermine the student focussed, needs based, sector blind school funding model established on the work of David Gonski and his panel of experts. To help politicians, media, and the public understand … Continued

Capital works grants increase preschool places

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18 July 2023 Capital works grants increase preschool places Local communities will see increases in available preschool places with the Department of Education’s $13 million investment in areas of need and demand across NSW.  The 2022-23 Capital Works Grants Program supports not-for-profit organisations to build new preschool services or expand facilities to meet increased demand … Continued

Australian leaders collaborate for Voice referendum

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WHAT:            Political and community leaders and experts in constitutional reform will come together to discuss the referendum at a public talk at Sydney Town Hall.   The City of Sydney is hosting the talk as part of its campaign to flag the importance of enshrining the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament in … Continued

Traffic lights signal ‘Stop-Go’ on AI

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The unions representing teachers and school leaders in both state and non-government Queensland schools have developed an innovative traffic light rating system to guide teachers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.   The Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) and the Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory Branch (IEU-QNT) have jointly published a set … Continued

NO BULLYING GOES TO FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND!

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NO BULLYING GOES TO FAR NORTH  QUEENSLAND!   Everyday kids are bullied in schools and playgrounds. Their confidence and self esteem suffer and school is not a safe place. Susanne Gervay OAM through I Am Jack and the following books reveal the truth of bullying and how to win against it.  Susanne is a specialist … Continued