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Media Release – Minister Keogh – More than $4.7 Million Announced to Support Veteran Advocacy

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OFFICIAL     THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   MEDIA RELEASE 18 July 2024 More than $4.7 million announced to support VETERAN ADVOCACY More than $4.7 million in funding will be provided to 102 ex-service organisations (ESOs) across Australia to support veteran advocacy through the Albanese Government’s … Continued

Iconic Australian Jack Thompson AM to deliver this year’s Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture

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Iconic Australian actor and First Nations advocate Jack Thompson AM will deliver the 23rd Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture at Charles Darwin University (CDU) in August. The annual Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture commemorates the historic Wave Hill Station walk-off led by Gurindji leader Vincent Lingiari in 1966. This was a catalyst for recognising traditional land rights … Continued

Young people’s evolving perception of volunteering and the barriers they face in participation

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A new discussion paper from the Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP) explores positive opportunities to engage young people in volunteering.  As Australia faces a shortage of volunteers, and volunteering organisations find it difficult to attract and engage young people, this discussion paper examines how and why young people participate in volunteering … Continued

Discover a world of opportunities at Monash University Open Day 2024

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Monash University invites prospective students and their families to explore our vibrant campuses and community during Open Day 2024, held on the first and third weekends of August.    Current students and faculty staff will meet and engage with visitors face-to-face and provide key information for future Monash students to make informed decisions about their … Continued

Three Generations, Three Songs – a powerful performance set for Australian Festival of Chamber Music

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Three Generations, Three Songs – a powerful performance set for Australian Festival of Chamber Music   A world first, powerful performance of original songs by three generations of the same Manbarra and Bwgcolman family from Palm Island in collaboration with the award-winning contemporary ensemble Topology will be performed on Saturday August 3 during the Australian … Continued

Study underlines the importance of supporting primary care clinicians to deliver early medical abortion and long acting reversible contraception

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The impetus for additional support and training for clinicians wanting to deliver important sexual and reproductive services has received a boost with the release of Monash University-led research. Published in BMJ – Sexual and Reproductive Health, the AusCAPPS study found that GPs, nurses and pharmacists seek peer support and online resources to deliver long-acting reversible … Continued

Young Sydney and Melbourne musicians headed to Townsville for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music

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Three outstanding young ensembles headed north for the prestigious 2024 Australian Festival of Chamber Music International Masterclasses Program     Two ensembles from Sydney and one from Melbourne are about to leave their southern bases and fly north to Townsville-Gurambilbarra after being selected to take part in the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s (AFCM) prestigious … Continued

Strengthening supports for women with disability experiencing violence

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New resources and a framework are being launched today which aim to prevent women and girls with disabilities from experiencing violence.   National violence prevention organisation Our Watch, has partnered with Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) to develop the resources which seek to improve access, equality and respect for women with disabilities using frontline services.  The … Continued