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Key Facts: 19 Australian women are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer daily, with cases expected to increase by 21% in the next decade Over 55% of gynaecological cancers are classified as rare or less common, limiting treatment options Six women die from gynaecological cancers each day in Australia More than 42,900 children are projected to lose … Continued
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Key Facts: New virtual reality tool 'VR4VR' launched to help young people with mental health challenges prepare for employment through simulated workplace scenarios Programme developed by Orygen's XR Lab and supported by TAL Community Foundation, initially piloting with 20 young people across Orange and Perth Features three sessions covering employer approaches, managing difficult situations, and … Continued
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Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Health Hub has more than doubled its service delivery in just two years, with client numbers, student placements and partnerships all recording significant growth. The Health Hub is CDU’s multidisciplinary training and community clinic, where students in health disciplines provide supervised care to the public while gaining hands-on clinical experience in fields including … Continued
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Key Facts: New virtual reality tool 'VR4VR' launched to help young people with mental health challenges prepare for employment through simulated workplace scenarios Programme developed by Orygen's XR Lab and supported by TAL Community Foundation, initially piloting with 20 young people across Orange and Perth Features three sessions covering employer approaches, managing difficult situations, and … Continued
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New figures revealed by the AIHW shows that nearly one in three people accessing Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) in New South Wales are under the age of 18 years, and that NSW has the highest number of unaccompanied 12 – 17-year-olds seeking assistance from homelessness services in the country. This highlights the urgent need for … Continued
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Groundbreaking entrepreneurship program to address local health needs Initiative provides startup funding and mentorship in one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse regions Focus on women founders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds UNSW Founders in partnership with The George Institute for Global Health and JEINA (Justice Inclusion Access), has launched South West Sydney’s … Continued
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BUNBURY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – The South West Aboriginal Women’s Collective (SWAWC) will host its second Roundtable gathering on 1–2 September 2025 in Bunbury, bringing together Aboriginal women from across the South West to continue shaping a strong, united regional voice. Following the success of the inaugural Roundtable in January, which saw more than 80 Aboriginal … Continued
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WAAC expresses its support for former AFL player Mitch Brown WAAC (formerly, Western Australian AIDS Council) expresses its support for former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown following his decision to publicly share his story as a bisexual man. As an organisation dedicated to supporting LGBTIQA+ communities across Western Australia, WAAC recognises the profound significance … Continued
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Health Equity Matters CEO, Dash Heath-Paynter said: “Today is a historic moment, not just for the AFL, but for our entire nation and for LGBTIQA+ people across Australia. “Mitch Brown’s story demonstrates strength and honesty. Speaking openly about his sexuality in the context of elite Australian sport is inspiring and will give confidence to … Continued
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CDU EXPERT: Desert megafires set to worsen under climate change without Indigenous fire management WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST 2025 Who: Rohan Fisher, Senior Research Fellow at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Faculty of Arts and Society, Northern Institute (https://www.cdu.edu.au/northern-institute). Topics: The scale of the 2023 ‘Black Spring’ fires across northern spinifex deserts, Why desert fires spread so … Continued
