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The Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme to hear from knowmore Legal Service, who provide free legal advice and support to people applying for redress, and survivors about their experience accessing the Scheme. The inquiry is looking into a range of areas, including: The experience of First … Continued
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Skills training and higher education leaders experienced in the use of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver quality student outcomes are being asked to share their expertise at the Australian Education and Training Innovation Symposium that’s being held on 27 November 2024 in Brisbane. The symposium is being … Continued
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Findings from the 2024 Australian Youth Barometer and an evaluation report from the Raise Foundation reveals the issues faced by young people in Australia and the positive impacts a mentor can provide. Released today, the 2024 Australian Youth Barometer: Understanding Young People in Australia Today, and the Independent Evaluation of the Raise Mentoring Program: Final … Continued
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The Sydney Swans is joining forces with the Australian Graduate School of Management @ UNSW Business School to deliver a short course in Leading for High Performance. It’s the first time the two organisations are coming together to deliver a unique education opportunity that draws on their expertise in building leadership capabilities and shaping … Continued
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Thursday 1 August, 2024 Empowering young leaders for gender equality: Plan International Australia launches Youth Impact Academy Leading organisation for girls’ rights, Plan International Australia, is today launching a new program offering young people a chance to learn more about making change for gender justice. Open to young people of any gender aged 15-26, the … Continued
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People with a BRCA1 gene mutation, which increases breast and ovarian cancer risk, are also at increased risk of impaired fertility, Monash University-led research has confirmed in preclinical models and human tissue samples. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes protect against breast and ovarian cancer, and a mutation of either gene increases the risk of … Continued
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The latest Annual Data Compilation Report (ADCR), which tracks progress towards the targets and indicators in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, shows that five of 19 targets are on track to be met. The report includes new data for nine targets since last year. Improvements in two targets means they are now … Continued
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Government’s DRC response might lead to small adjustments but won’t deliver the massive shift needed to end abuse, neglect and violence for people with disability. Today’s release of the Australian Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission has not gone far enough to ensure an end to the violence, abuse, neglect and exclusion that people … Continued
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Available for Comment Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talkback, TV, Print Mr River Night Leading National Disability Sector Advocate Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane this week and is available to travel. Mr Night is an adult … Continued
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La Trobe University has academic experts available to talk to the media in relation to the Federal Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. Dr David ArmstrongAssociate Professor in Inclusive Education and Specialist Education Contact: D.Armstrong@latrobe.edu.au or 0434 099 616 Expertise: Dr Armstrong is an inclusive education … Continued
