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Monash Expert: Victoria’s first anti-vaping campaign

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Today VicHealth launched Victoria’s first anti-vaping campaign, with Quit Victoria and the Cancer Council of Victoria. A Monash University academic is able to comment on the focus of the campaign and the importance of raising awareness among young people on the harms and risks of e-cigarettes. Associate Professor Deana Leahy, Monash Faculty of EducationContact details: … Continued

‘Flow States’ artwork draws awe from Brisbane

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A large-scale art installation, created by Alice Springs-based artists and Visual Arts Lecturers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) Melanie Robson and Dr Kate Murphy (who exhibits as Ellis Hutch), was one of ten installations showcased in a premier outdoor art exhibition in Brisbane. The canopy of a sacred Bodhi tree, blessed by the Dalai Lama, … Continued

UNSW staff strike for fair pay and conditions

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NTEU members at UNSW Sydney will strike on Wednesday May 31, the first week of Term 2.    The union is seeking a significant reduction in insecure casual work by converting some of these staff to continuing employment.    UNSW NTEU Branch President Richard Vickery said:   “Staff are standing together in support of colleagues … Continued

AFAO rebrands as Health Equity Matters

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Australia’s peak body for HIV advocacy will now be known as Health Equity Matters, a new identity that reflects its growing role as an advocate for the broad health needs of LGBTIQA+ people and marginalised communities.   First established as the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations in 1985, the organisation’s focus has expanded in recent … Continued

Nurses & Midwives supporting ‘Yes’ vote for a Voice to Parliament

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This National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), the country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), is giving its unequivocal support to a ‘Yes’ vote for an enshrined Voice to Parliament.   The ANMF’s members in nursing, midwifery and aged care understand that racism is a serious health issue, which can … Continued

90 Years of an Australian icon The Australian Women’s Weekly Celebrates at Exhibition Opening Night

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90 Years of an Australian icon The Australian Women’s Weekly Celebrates at Exhibition Opening Night Opening Night images and video here The Australian Women’s Weekly, Australia’s most beloved and iconic women’s title, was celebrated last night at the opening of a new exhibition paying homage as it marks its milestone 90th birthday. Collaboratively developed with … Continued

Welcome inclusion of Alliance recommendations on rural access in Senate Committee report on reproductive health care

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The National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) welcomes the inclusion of its recommendations in the report from the Senate inquiry into universal access to reproductive health care, which calls to end the postcode lottery for reproductive health care. The report, published on 25 May 2023, incorporates input from the Alliance about rural access to reproductive … Continued

Pay rise for Catholic systemic school support staff, improvements for teachers pending

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Friday, 26 May 2023 Pay rise for Catholic systemic school support staff, improvements for teachers pending The Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch, which represents over 32,000 teachers, support staff and principals in the non-government education sector, has secured significant pay rises for a large group of support staff working in Catholic systemic schools … Continued