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One in seven Australian adults report engaging in workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment, new study finds

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One in seven Australian adults report engaging in workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment, new study finds   The first national study to investigate workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment (WTFSH) has revealed one in seven Australian adults surveyed admit to engaging in this form of sexual harassment at work.   Workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment encompasses unwelcome or harassing … Continued

Football Coaches Australia (FCA) partners with WorldStrides for global Soccer tours and coaching education trips.

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Football Coaches Australia (FCA), the national association for qualified coaches, has joined forces with WorldStrides, a global leader in educational travel, to offer an exhilarating opportunity for coaches and players alike. Through this exclusive partnership, Football Coaches Australia (FCA) members have the opportunity to embark on unique sporting and cultural adventures that promise unforgettable experiences.   … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT *** Protest rallies at FedUni campuses this week

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*** MEDIA ALERT ****   What: National Tertiary Education Union members, other staff members, students, and community members will protest at FedUni’s major Victorian campuses next week, calling on the Vice Chancellor to stop the devastating cuts proposed for the university.    Who: NTEU Federation University Branch President Mathew Abbott, union members, students, and community … Continued

New Addiction Rehab Centre Offers Lifeline to Canberra and Surrounds Amid Rising Demand.

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New Addiction Rehab Centre Offers Lifeline to Canberra and Surrounds Amid Rising Demand. Southern Highlands, NSW, – At just over 1.5 hours drive from Canberra, today marks the opening of the Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat, providing 24, private, quality rehabilitation beds for Australia’s most populous corridor, Sydney to Canberra and addresses critical demand for these … Continued

Autumn Beauty Check

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   TVSN ~ As Easy as ABC to Celebrate Beauty Day at TVSN ~   Sydney, Australia – 24th April 2024 – As the temperatures begin to drop and the air becomes drier, our skin and hair face increased challenges, leading to dryness and dullness. Recognising the importance of adapting … Continued

Recycled plastic rulers delight Lower North Shore students

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Two local primary schools in the Willoughby local government area enjoyed a real life lesson in recycling after rubbish they collected at home was turned into plastic rulers, thanks to a Council sustainability education program. Seeking to boost children’s understanding of the scourge of plastic waste and introduce circular economy principles, the Council developed a series of … Continued

FedUni staff and students protest against massive job cuts

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NTEU members at FedUni held an all-member meeting this week in which they vowed to join protests at the university’s three major campuses next week to oppose the Vice Chancellor’s devastating “Future Fed” cuts proposal.    Staff, students, and community members will rally at midday at the Berwick campus on Tuesday April 30, at midday … Continued

ASIC’s Centrepay Ban Against First Nations People Set for Landmark Racial Discrimination Legal Challenge

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Urban Rampage, a key retailer for First Nations people in remote communities, is poised to launch a landmark legal challenge against the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) for what it says is a racist and paternalistic decision to permanently ban the business from offering Centrepay to more than 20,000 Indigenous customers. The move comes … Continued

Improving mental health access for deaf and hard of hearing consumers

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•    Expression Australia AUSLAN Communications Cards will assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing mental health consumers feel reassured whilst waiting for loved ones and Auslan interpreters when accessing Eastern Health services.•    The Auslan communication cards are mental health specific, aiding the communication between our patients and mental health clinicians.•    Eastern Health is … Continued