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New centre to bring more international eye clinical trials to Victoria and boost access to sight-saving therapies

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A new clinical trial centre launched today in Melbourne will bring more international trials to Victoria and give people living with vision loss and blindness early access to sight-saving therapies.To mark World Clinical Trials Day, Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Medical Research, the Hon Ben Carroll, launched Cerulea Clinical Trials – a new specialist … Continued

** Media alert** Quantum computing camp in Dubbo

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A THREE-DAY QUANTUM BOOTCAMP will bring together 51 high school students with scientists and engineers from the frontiers of quantum research.  The Quantum Tech Camp will involve live online lessons as well as demonstrations of quantum computing in action.  Twenty-one students will attend in person at the Central West Leadership Academy in Dubbo, where classes are based, and another … Continued

Ipswich Girls Grammar teachers and support staff take industrial action for first time in school’s history

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Teachers and school support staff at Ipswich Girls Grammar School (IGGS) are taking the first protected industrial action by employees since the school opened in 1892.   The protected industrial actions will be undertaken by members of the Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch and the first tranche of actions will … Continued

Recognising the remarkable contribution of STEPS Group’s volunteers for National Volunteer Week (20-26 May)

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[Sunshine Coast, Queensland, 20/05/2024] – STEPS Group is recognising its team of more than 70 volunteers this National Volunteer Week and thanking them for the diverse passions and talents they bring to help achieve its mission to help provide opportunity to young adults with autism and a disability.   STEPS volunteers are actively involved throughout … Continued

New research shows access to secure job opportunities unequal among culturally diverse communities

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Individuals who have migrated to Australia from other countries are less likely to be earning personal income1, while jobseekers from culturally diverse backgrounds are more likely to experience discrimination during the recruitment process, according to recent research.2 In the lead up to World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (21 May), leading employment … Continued

Pink paddock pit stop for breast cancer survivor

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EMBARGOED UNTIL 18 May 2023   Radical Cup driver and breast cancer survivor Melinda Price has returned to the Perth Super Sprint, 27 years after she made her debut at Wanneroo Racetrack and now she’s making it count for Breast Cancer Network Australia. (BCNA)   Price who has competed in five Bathurst 1000’s left the … Continued

National Volunteer Week: St Vincent de Paul Society’s interactive exhibit marks 170 years of volunteering

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As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week from 20–26 May, the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria (SVDPV) invites Victorians to come and celebrate the invaluable contributions of its remarkable 11,000+ volunteers in a very special way.   From Tuesday to Friday, 21–24 May, SVDPV will host an interactive exhibition including an eight-metre-long timeline powered by … Continued

Government must support LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders, says Australian aid peak

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Media release | Friday, 17 May 2024 Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), a timely reminder to advocate and take action for LGBTQIA+ rights across the world.   Despite decades of progress on LGBTQIA+ rights in many countries, from decriminalisation to recognition of same-sex marriage, including in Australia, rights have … Continued