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‘My art is all about telling and illustrating the stories my father told to me. The one thing I will never do is let my forefathers’ words be lost.’Alick Tipoti The Australian National Maritime Museum congratulates Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) artist Alick Tipoti on being recognised with a NAIDOC Caring for Country and Culture … Continued
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Friday, 5 July 2024 Australia has been urged to accelerate action to eliminate viral hepatitis, with Health Minister Mark Butler MP addressing a renewed push to curb the epidemics. He spoke alongside Senators Louise Pratt and Dean Smith, Co-Chairs of Parliamentary Friends for ending HIV, STIs and Other Blood Borne Viruses, at Thursday’s federal parliamentary World … Continued
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The North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information service (NAFI) at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will continue to guide thousands of people through Northern Australia’s intense fire seasons after being awarded a Federal Government grant for operations. NAFI received $588,000 through the Disaster Resilience Australia Package to continue operations in 2024/25. The funding will ensure the … Continued
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A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance, enterprise and music will take over Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday 10 July for NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC in the City features markets showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, clothing, homewares and local services alongside dance performances at Lower Town Hall from 11am to 4pm. … Continued
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Hey, I hope you don’t mind me reaching out! Did you know there has been a significant increase in the popularity of ‘smut’ books with the provocative fiction genre having over 934k posts under #smuttok on TikTok? A new study conducted by Lovehoney AU has analysed exactly where in Australia are residents embracing the … Continued
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A new report from the Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP), has found that young people are missing out on being young. Data collected for the 2022 Australian Youth Barometer was analysed by members of CYPEP’s Youth Reference Group to provide deeper insights into what it means to be young, and why … Continued
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The Imam of Adelaide’s largest mosque, Mahmood Mosque, invites the community to a NAIDOC Week Morning Tea. Join us on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures, and remarkable achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hon Kyam Maher MLC, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs … Continued
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In light of the recent surge in media coverage of gender-based violence and the urgent need for effective measures to address this crisis, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) has warmly welcomed the appointment of Helen Bolton as the new CEO of Respect Victoria. Kit McMahon, CEO of WHISE, stated, “The Board of Respect … Continued
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Friday 5 July 2024 MEDIA ALERT When Friday 5 July, 9.15am for 9.30am Where Outside Fair Work Commission (FWC), 80 William Street, East Sydney What Press conference and photo opportunity Who IEUA NSW/ACT Branch Secretary Carol Matthews; Preschool teachers Michelle Thompson and Janene Rox; CELA CEO Michele Carnegie Union files revolutionary pay-rise application for staff … Continued
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National Legal Aid and Women’s Legal Services Australia have today released a joint statement outlining seven key priority national legal and policy reforms needed, to address the domestic and family violence crisis across Australia. Suggested reforms include establishing a national risk information sharing scheme; increasing service availability and supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … Continued
