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Somerville House Empowering Internationally Minded Citizens

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Somerville House is delighted to announce that we have applied to enter the candidacy phase for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-Prep to Year 6 students and Diploma Programme (DP) as an alternative pathway for Year 11 and 12 students.   IB is a global leader in international education – developing … Continued

Action on sexual violence still on hold

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The peak body for specialist sexual assault and harmful sexual behaviour services is disappointed that today’s budget does not deliver the urgent change needed on sexual violence. We asked the government for an initial investment of $9 million to deliver: No funding for the overdue sexual violence strategy Kathleen Maltzahn, SASVic CEO, says, “Sexual assault … Continued

BUDGET STATEMENT: Vasey RSL Care Disappointed by Funding Setback for Bundoora Affordable Housing Project

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Despite fervent efforts, Vasey RSL Care is disappointed at not securing funding for the Bundoora Affordable Housing Project in Tuesday’s Victorian State Budget.   While understanding the complexities of the budget process and the multitude of worthy projects vying for support, Vasey RSL Care stresses the urgent need to address the critical gap in housing … Continued

IEU welcomes paid practicum for teachers

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The union representing staff in Queensland and Northern Territory non-government schools has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to reduce the financial burden on student teachers by introducing government payment during a practicum. Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the move follows long-running advocacy from our union for … Continued

PRESS CONFERENCE ALERT: Imam Syed Wadood Janud of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Perth will address misuse of Islamic terminology by perpetrator as he calls for peace and for community to come together

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Perth, [07/05/2024] – Imam Syed Wadood Janud of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (AMC) Perth will hold a press conference today at 12pm from Perth’s biggest Mosque, Nasir Mosque. This will not only provide clarity on the true meaning of Jihad in Islam but will also promote calm and trust in the broader community. … Continued

ActionAid condemns forced evacuation of Rafah

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7 May 2024 – For immediate release    Reacting to the news of the Israeli Forces’ evacuation order for 1.5 million displaced people in Rafah, an ActionAid spokesperson said: “Forcing over a million displaced Palestinians from Rafah to evacuate without a safe destination is not only unlawful but would lead to catastrophic consequences.” “Our aid workers are … Continued

Jelena Dokic talks of life after her father’s physical and emotional abuse and the cyber-bullying since – she’s speaks of a life without fear

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Australian Tennis champion and author is a SURVIVOR – of domestic violence and cyber bullying. Today she speaks with Sarah Grynberg on A LIFE ON GREATNESS about this, and about how to overcome the physical and emotional scars that are left behind.   As Australia faces a Domestic Violence crisis that covers physical and emotional … Continued

Imam Kamran Tahir launches ‘Coffee and Islam’ initiative to address community concerns

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Following recent events in Sydney and Perth, Imam Kamran Tahir of the Mahmood Mosque, Adelaide’s largest mosque, has launched the “Coffee and Islam” initiative to address growing concerns about Islam in the community. Stressing that Islam rejects violence, Imam Kamran Tahir has re-initiated this program in Adelaide. This program invites members of the community to … Continued