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National Children’s Commissioner to respond to child safety reforms being proposed by federal, state and territory education ministers

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National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds will hold a media conference today to respond to the outcomes of a meeting of federal, state and territory education ministers in relation to improving child safety in childcare settings. Education ministers from across the nation are meeting in Sydney today, with a rollout of CCTV and mobile phone bans in … Continued

Bold, Brilliant and Business-Savvy: Sunshine Coast Women Celebrated at 26th Annual SCBWN Awards

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On Thursday 21 August, the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network (SCBWN) hosted its 26th Annual Awards Gala at the beautifully styled Venue 114 in an evening that shimmered with celebration, connection, and recognition for the women shaping the region’s business landscape. Close to 300 guests gathered for the sold-out event, which brought together finalists, colleagues, … Continued

Bold, Brilliant and Business-Savvy: Sunshine Coast Women Celebrated at 26th Annual SCBWN Awards

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On Thursday 21 August, the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network (SCBWN) hosted its 26th Annual Awards Gala at the beautifully styled Venue 114 in an evening that shimmered with celebration, connection, and recognition for the women shaping the region’s business landscape. Close to 300 guests gathered for the sold-out event, which brought together finalists, colleagues, … Continued

CDU EXPERT: Australia needs to adopt a ‘growth mindset’ – but what is it, and how do we do it?

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22 AUGUST, 2025 Who: Charles Darwin University Associate Professor in Ecological Economics Kamaljit Sangha. Topics: Informing and advocating for a transition towards developing local, sustainable economies. Contact details: Call +61 8 8946 6721 or email [email protected] to arrange an interview. Quotes attributable to Associate Professor Kamaljit Sangha: “Creating the right opportunity to suit people’s skill … Continued

Nothing about us, without us

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Disability Representative Organisations stand united in our reiteration to government of nothing about us without us.   While Minister Mark Butler noted nothing about us without us in his speech at the National Press Club yesterday, the announcements made by the Minister came as a surprise to the disability community and representative organisations. This has … Continued

Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service Appoints Jay Forrester as Chief Executive Officer

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The board of the Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (BACHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Forrester as its new Chief Executive Officer. Jay has worked across a diverse range of rural, remote and urban locations administering clinical services, program development, and executive management. His work has consistently centred on strengthening workforce capability, enhancing … Continued

Kaplan Professional launches postgraduate applied finance scholarship program to support emerging industry leaders

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Key Facts: Kaplan Professional announces its Applied Finance Scholarship Program for Study Period 6 2025, offering subsidies on two or four subjects in the Master, Graduate Diploma, or Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance. Applications are open now until 19 September 2025, with study commencing Monday, 27 October 2025. Designed for ambitious early, mid-career and experienced … Continued

Family and child health nurses poised to support families in Thriving Kids program with necessary reforms

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The Australian College of Nursing says family and child health and school nurses across Australia must be enabled to play a key role in the Federal Government’s $2 billion Thriving Kids program, following the Federal Health Minister Mark Butler’s speech outlining major reforms to support children with developmental needs. Minister Butler announced the Commonwealth’s commitment … Continued

Media release – Minister Keogh – Local projects commemorate the legacy of service

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OFFICIAL   THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   MEDIA RELEASE 21 August, 2025  LOCAL PROJECTS COMMEMORATE THE LEGACY OF SERVICE   Seventy-seven community groups, schools, local governments and ex-service organisations around the country will share in some $1.41 million through the latest batch of the 2024-25 Saluting … Continued