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SSI welcomes steps to strengthen social cohesion in Victoria

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    Leading non-profit SSI has welcomed the Victorian government’s steps to strengthen multiculturalism and social cohesion across the state, following its decision to implement key actions from the recent Victorian Multicultural Review. The government’s response to the review, which engaged more than 600 Victorians and received more than 150 written submissions, includes the establishment … Continued

Outdoor activities reduce loneliness and empower CALD women

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New RMIT research shows participation in outdoor activities helps to overcome loneliness and improve connection among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women.   The research, titled ‘Social, Accessible, Fun, and Equitable’ (SAFE), explored the challenges and benefits associated with outdoor participation, and found that outdoor activities significantly reduce feelings of isolation and foster a strong sense … Continued

Charging schools to use public parks can undermine community partnerships. But there’s a better way

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North Sydney Council will undermine community partnerships if it goes ahead with its plan to charge schools to use its public parks. Instead, it could work towards reciprocal access with the community able to use school spaces. North Sydney Council recently endorsed a policy that introduces fees for school use of public parks along with commercial use of these … Continued

State’s top educators honoured with Premier’s Teacher Scholarship

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NSW Premier Chris Minns congratulated 15 of the State’s best teachers whose commitment to quality education has been rewarded with a 2026 Premier’s Teacher Scholarship. In announcing the winners at Parliament House last night, Premier Minns said it was an honour to celebrate of one of this state’s most valuable resources – our teachers.  These scholarships … Continued

Physical Disability Australia to host “Impact of Disability on Mental Health” Webinar – Wednesday 1st October 2025

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Key Facts: PDA exists for its members, who fuel our mission to “enable every Australian living with a physical disability to realise their full potential”. Through our work, we advocate to government, create equal opportunities, promote diversity and inclusion and ensure that our values within the organisation (and our representation of Australians living with physical … Continued

Energy grants are speaking your language

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Over 150 multicultural and vulnerable senior citizens in the Sunbury area will have better access to a range of personalised support services thanks to a $10,000 grant from energy provider, Jemena. The funding which was awarded to the Sunbury Multicultural Resources Hub will be used to pilot a community-based outreach and support program for over 150 multicultural … Continued

UNSW Sydney inks Australia’s biggest ChatGPT Edu deal with OpenAI

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Key Facts: UNSW has signed an enterprise agreement with OpenAI to give 10,000 staff access to the secure and advanced capabilities of the ChatGPT Edu platform. UNSW Sydney has entered a major agreement with OpenAI to roll out its ChatGPT Edu platform to staff, the biggest education deal with the US-based research organisation in Australia. … Continued

Media release – Minister Keogh – Investing in wellbeing support for veterans

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OFFICIAL   THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   MEDIA RELEASE 16 September 2025 INVESTING IN WELLBEING SUPPORT FOR VETERANS The Albanese Government is supporting the wellbeing of our veteran community investing almost $3 million in a diverse range of community-led programs and projects offering tailored support. Veteran Wellbeing … Continued