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The Australian National University (ANU) has announced that there will be no forced redundancies. Quotes attributable to NTEU ACT Division Secretary Dr Lachlan Clohesy: “This is good news.” “Every university staff member in the country facing job cuts can take heart from what has happened at the ANU. “It is the collective work of … Continued
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First Nations’ rights over Sea Country are being overlooked as Australia races into offshore gas and wind development, according to new research, with experts warning Traditional Owners remain excluded from decisions that threaten vital cultural, spiritual and economic connections. According to a study in Heritage led by the Sea Country Alliance with Charles Darwin University (CDU), cultural … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Thursday 18 September 2025 The silent crisis no one talks about: ‘On The Down Low’ podcast returns to raise awareness of one of Australia’s fastest growing women’s cancers Uterine cancers (including endometrial cancer) are the fastest growing women’s cancer in Australia, yet they remain largely unknown, underfunded, and under-researched. Each year, close to … Continued
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Key Facts: · The number of women in NSW prisons has soared since 2014, with a 40% increase in women being charged and convicted between 2014-2023. · Aboriginal women are bearing the brunt of this approach, being 22 times more likely to be imprisoned than non-Indigenous women. · 60% of imprisoned women are mothers of … Continued
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Hundreds of children in desperate need of a safe home Barnardos Australia is urging residents of the ACT to consider becoming foster carers as both are facing a critical shortage of foster carers. Hundreds of homes are urgently needed to meet demand for thousands of children currently in out-of-home care across the state. … Continued
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17 September 2025 The union representing teachers in early childhood education and care in NSW and the ACT calls on the NSW government to boost funding to help community preschools attract and retain staff. The state government on Tuesday announced $100 million in funding for community preschools to extend operating hours, open more days and … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has warned the University of Technology Sydney’s plan to shut down its schools of education and public health will cause major damage to the broader community. UTS on Wednesday announced it would close its International Studies and Education – including all teacher training – and Public Health schools as … Continued
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP is taking Parliament on the road, delivering his Parliament in Schools program and Australian Parliament House (APH) National Flag Roadshow across Brisbane schools this week in partnership with local Federal Members. Students will receive a classroom education session, followed by a practical hands-on session, delivering a once in a … Continued
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Australia’s teachers spend up to 106 million hours every year on administrative and compliance tasks that should be handled by dedicated school support staff, a new report from the McKell Institute has found. The report is in response to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry Building a Skilled and Adaptable Workforce. The report urges the Commission to … Continued
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STEPS has launched Decked Out, an innovative new course designed to help people build confidence and develop their communication and employability skills in just three months. Delivered for free through the STEPS Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program, Decked Out takes a hands-on approach to work readiness by blending foundational skills with practical learning … Continued
