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NSW Equality Bill: Education union calls on Alex Greenwich MP to protect school staff and students

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Sunday 13 October 2024 The union representing teachers and support staff in non-government schools is deeply concerned about NSW independent MP Alex Greenwich dropping protections for LGBTIQ+ teachers, other school staff and students from his Equality Bill. The Bill will be debated in Parliament on Monday. At present, non-government school employers can discriminate against school … Continued

WHISE backs Victorian women in manufacturing strategy, advocates for intersectional approach

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Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) welcomes the Victorian Government’s launch of the Women in Manufacturing Strategy, acknowledging this as a vital first step towards achieving gender equity within a sector that has historically underrepresented women. WHISE celebrates this initiative while also encouraging the Government and stakeholders to ensure that its implementation is inclusive … Continued

Survey reveals confronting impact of cost-of-living crisis on kids

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For immediate release   The confronting impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children has been laid bare in a new survey commissioned by national child protection charity, Act for Kids. Children living in overcrowded homes and parents skipping their medication to pay for groceries are just some of the real-life cases Act for Kids staff … Continued

Survey reveals confronting impact of cost-of-living crisis on kids

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For immediate release   The confronting impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children has been laid bare in a new survey commissioned by national child protection charity, Act for Kids. Children living in overcrowded homes and parents skipping their medication to pay for groceries are just some of the real-life cases Act for Kids staff … Continued

Survey reveals confronting impact of cost-of-living crisis on kids

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For immediate release   The confronting impact of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis on children has been laid bare in a new survey commissioned by national child protection charity, Act for Kids. Children living in overcrowded homes and parents skipping their medication to pay for groceries are just some of the real-life cases Act for Kids staff … Continued

CDU engineers shine in global researcher ranking

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) engineers using research to build a more innovative and sustainable society are among the most prestigious academics in the world, according to a distinguished list from Stanford University. The Stanford University and Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list ranks the most cited academics in the world, based on Elsevier’s Scopus database.  … Continued

Senate Splits On International Education Bill

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Independent skills training and higher education providers delivering quality outcomes to international students express deep concern over the lack of clear direction in the Senate’s review of the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024.  The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) says many members face a threat to their existence … Continued

Union supports ICPA call to increase boarding school allowances

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The Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory Branch (IEU-QNT) supports the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) as it calls on government for an urgent increase to the Basic Boarding Allowance to cover 55% of boarding costs, as originally intended. IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the increase was essential to ensuring equitable access … Continued