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Snapchat reveals Australia’s top nicknames and launches AR Lenses which Aussies can customise with their own unique nickname.

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The #1 nickname in Australia is “Baby”. 17.7 million Aussies over 16 years old have had a nickname. The average Australian will have three nicknames in their lifetime, whilst only 13% report never having had a nickname.  Over 80% of people believe nicknames are a unique part of being Australian. Sydney, Wednesday 21 June 2023 … Continued

Monash Expert: Heart Failure Awareness Week

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This week (June 19-25) is Heart Failure Awareness Week, which educates about the risk and prevalence of heart failure. hearts4heart says more than 500,000 Australians experience heart failure, which will rise with the prevalence of heart attacks, longer life expectancy, and shifting health and lifestyle trends. What is heart failure? Heart failure doesn’t mean that … Continued

Celebrating NAIDOC in the City

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Sydney’s annual showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures returns to Hyde Park this July with a range of family-friendly activities, performances, live music, dance, food and art.   Now in its 12th year, NAIDOC in the City will run from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 8 July and is an opportunity for families … Continued

Passing of Voice legislation welcome

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  passing of VOICE LEGISLATION welcome The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia welcomes the passing of legislation to hold a referendum to establish a Voice to Parliament later this year. ‘The Society urges all Australians to support this critical reform and to vote ‘yes’ on referendum day,’ said National Deputy President Warwick Fulton. … Continued

Allies for Uluru CEOs welcome historic milestone in Voice Referendum

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CEOs from Allies for Uluru, a cross-sector collaborative coalition of over 200 members, warmly welcome the historic passage of legislation to hold a referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. This landmark decision represents a significant stride towards a ‘Yes’ vote, and reflects a unified commitment to recognising and valuing the … Continued

How schools are helping to generate future philanthropists

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AHISA MEDIA RELEASE 19 June 2023 The Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) today released its submission to the Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Inquiry. “Willingness to contribute to the welfare of others is an important civic virtue, and schools actively contribute to its development in young people,” said AHISA’s CEO, Dr Chris Duncan. “Schools … Continued