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31st July 2024 Given the current focus of Government on social media as a priority and in response to feedback on our recent Social Media Policy Brief written in conjunction with our youth advisory group (YAG), we have joined with eight partner organisations working with young people to produce a consensus statement: Youth Mental … Continued
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A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher and globally recognised ecologist has been awarded a prestigious medal for his contributions to ecological science. Alan Andersen, who is a Professor of Terrestrial Invertebrates at CDU’s Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, was recognised with the 2024 Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) Gold Medal. The Gold Medal … Continued
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Farmers in WA’s Ongerup district have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at a Rabo Client Council workshop designed to help provide the financial skills critical to managing an agricultural enterprise. The practical Financial Skills Workshop – providing farmers with an opportunity to both upskill and network – will be held in mid … Continued
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KIDS Foundation celebrates Horses’ Birthday at Flemington Featuring special guest Makybe Diva Flemington Racecourse will play host to a special Horses’ Birthday celebration tomorrow featuring Makybe Diva, who will be announced as the newest equine ambassador for KIDS Foundation. The event kicks off at 10:00am and will see three-time Melbourne Cup winner … Continued
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An innovative co-designed model of care to help elevate the role of nurses in contraceptive and medical abortion care in rural and regional areas has been developed as part of the landmark ORIENT study. Development of the Monash University-led model is an important step in addressing chronic lack of access to contraceptive and medical … Continued
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Wellsprings for Women, in collaboration with Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), has submitted a detailed and impactful report to the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain. This submission draws on the lived experiences of 38 migrant and refugee women from Southern Melbourne, highlighting critical barriers to healthcare and offering comprehensive recommendations for improvement. … Continued
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Media release – EMBARGOED UNTIL TUESDAY 30TH JULY, 6AM Women’s Health Victoria and The Aunties have today launched an Australian-first training to transform how mentors in the advertising industry respond to disclosures of gender-based violence. ‘Support Talk’ is an online video-based training designed to equip mentors with the skills and confidence to respond to disclosures … Continued
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Media Release Tuesday 30 July Krautungalung Elder, Uncle Robbie Thorpe, Calls for Support Ahead of Genocide Inquiry Melbourne, 30th July – Krautungalung Elder, Uncle Robbie Thorpe, will be attending the Senate Inquiry into Genocide, demanding urgent action to address historical injustices and the ongoing impacts of colonization on First Nations people. The inquiry will examine the … Continued
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National Tertiary Education Union vocational education members at RMIT have launched an unprecedented two-week strike for a fair pay rise and improved conditions. Vocational education staff walked off the job on Thursday after management refused to make a reasonable offer, despite the enterprise agreement expiring more than 900 days ago. A two-week strike is the … Continued
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Toxic masculinity and misogynistic gender narratives are gaining traction online and in Australian classrooms, threatening gender equality and contributing to gender-based violence. A new project from Monash University aims to support secondary school teachers to tackle the influence of these harmful online ideologies on young boys and men. The two year project, funded by Australia’s … Continued
