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Category: People Society

From Country to the classroom: building relationships that empower teachers, students and communities

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Research finds taking teachers onto Country can improve schooling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Taking teachers out of the classroom and onto Country is building connections and confidence to imbed cultural knowledges and community understandings in classrooms across the state, says research led by UNSW Sydney. The Culturally Nourishing Schooling project (CNS) engages teachers, school … Continued

Media Release – Minister Keogh – New Legislation to Simplify and Harmonise Veteran Compensation

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OFFICIAL   THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   MEDIA RELEASE 3 JULY 2024 new legislation to simplify and harmonise veteran compensation The Albanese Government is simplifying and harmonising Australia’s veterans’ rehabilitation and compensation system – with new legislation introduced today. Under the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support … Continued

*** MEDIA ALERT: CHILD PROTECTION PROTEST AT REDFERN 12.30PM TODAY***

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What: Child protection caseworkers hold protest   When: 12.30   Where: 219-241 Cleveland Street, Strawberry Hills NSW 2016   Why: Child protection caseworkers walk off the job over child safety   Contact: 0405 285 547   Press Release:    Child protection caseworkers walk off the job over child safety in Redfern   Child protection caseworkers … Continued

NDIS Administration a Disrespect to All Good Providers; Risking the Lives, Services and Stress of Homelessness for Participants

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Available for Comment  Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talk-back    TV Print    Mr River Night    Leading National Disability Sector Advocate Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities    Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane this week and is available to travel.   Mr Night is an … Continued

2024 World Pencak Silat Championship Announced | Registrations Open for the Australian International Titles | VIC Championship Results

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2024 World Pencak Silat Championship Announced The date and location for the 2024 Pencak Silat World Championship (Senior & Junior) has just been announced. This years competition will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 18 – 22 December. “Before the recent development, this years competition was uncertain” suggests Lee Edmondson of Pencak … Continued

New archaeological find uncovers 12,000 year old First Nations ritual

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Note to producers: Footage for news grabs and B-roll available here   In a landmark partnership, the GunaiKurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) and Monash University researchers have unearthed evidence of rituals dating back 500 generations. The findings, published in the scientific journal Nature Human Behaviour, uncover profound insights into the rich heritage of … Continued

Leading activewear brand Echt launches ‘Lovestruck’, a culmination of its customers desires

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Melbourne based brand Echt, is thrilled to unveil its best-selling items and never-before-seen styles in its new 20+ piece collection, enhanced by the romance of a new bright pink colourway, launching online today, July 1.   As the brand continues to lead in high-performance activewear and approach its 10-year milestone, the much-anticipated Lovestruck collection is … Continued

Pregnant women might not be receiving nicotine replacement therapy long enough to quit smoking: study

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A global study reveals how many women use pharmacotherapies to quit smoking during pregnancy, noting possible gaps in support. Maternal use of quit smoking medicine aligns with current clinical advice, but low completion rates of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) may mean that pregnant women need more support to successfully quit smoking, a review of prescription … Continued