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Monash University to train Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioners

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Monash University will train Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioners, whose skills will ease the pressure on ambulances, emergency departments and other healthcare services.  Victoria’s Premier, the Honourable Daniel Andrews MP, and Minister for Ambulance Services, the Honourable Gabrielle Williams MP, yesterday announced the Paramedic Practitioner Master’s Degree, which will be free to complete. The Victorian Department … Continued

THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY ANNOUNCES SHORTLISTED KARAJIA & ENVIRONMENT AWARDS FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023

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A former Olympian, an Indigenous pop star and a 14-year-old entrepreneur passionate about the eradication of plastic in our oceans feature among many other diverse authors in this year’s shortlists.  In its 29th year, the Wilderness Society’s Environment Award for Children’s Literature is the world’s longest running award of its kind. The Karajia Prize for … Continued

Monash Expert: Exponential rise in teen smoking

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Cancer Council Victoria has released alarming new data indicating a threefold increase in tobacco smoking by 14-17-year-olds in just four years.   Associate Professor Johnson George, Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Contact details: +61 (0) 434 439 231 or johnson.george@monash.edu  How efforts need to be directed toward helping teenagers … Continued

Monash Expert: Ugandan president Museveni’s approval of anti-homosexuality law is among the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in the world

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A Monash University human rights expert has condemned the Ugandan president Museveni’s approval of anti-homosexuality law, which will impose life imprisonment for homosexual acts and the death penalty for ‘aggravated’ cases.  Associate Professor Mai Sato, Director of Eleos Justice, Monash University LawContact: +61 3 9903 4840 or media@monash.eduRead more of Associate Professor Sato’s work at … Continued

New protections herald hope for migrant worker exploitation

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The Migrant Justice Institute – led by UNSW Sydney and UTS law professors – and the Human Rights Law Centre today welcome the Albanese Government’s commitment to introducing visa-based protections for migrant workers who address exploitation at work.   The Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles committed today to introducing three important protections … Continued

Almost half of Australians are estimated to have one or more chronic health conditions, impacting participation in the Australian workforce

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With the Australian population ageing, chronic disease prevalence is on the rise. Living with chronic conditions can have a substantial impact on an individual’s health, affect their quality of life and can impact their participation in the workforce.2   In 2022, the AIHW reported that chronic conditions are an ongoing cause of considerable burden and disability … Continued

Speaker takes Parliament across the Bass Strait

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This week, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP is in Tasmania as part of the Parliament in Schools program. Students will learn about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament, as well as hear first-hand from the Speaker and their local member on what a typical day looks like in their electorate and when they are … Continued

RMIT University backs Vietnam with new $250m strategic investment fund

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Today, in the presence of Australia’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, RMIT University announced the next phase of its Country Commitment to Vietnam, including a AUD $250 million strategic investment fund.   This fund will see RMIT invest in education, research, partnerships and campus infrastructure, as Vietnam’s leading international university, contributing to the country’s … Continued

CDU top 200 university in the world for impact

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) has ranked in the top 200 universities in the world as part of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The Impact Ranking measures global social and economic impact based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). All universities were also ranked to each of the 17 United Nations goals.  CDU … Continued

CDU StudyStays to help students and homeowners

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Territorians with a spare room in their homes have the chance to earn extra money with up to 600 Charles Darwin University (CDU) international students expected to flood into Darwin in the next few weeks with nowhere to stay. In preparation for the students’ arrival, CDU is boosting the use of CDU StudyStays – an … Continued