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Rushed Thriving Kids rollout risks leaving families without critical support, warns CYDA

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Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) cautions against rushing the Australian Government’s Thriving Kids program, announced earlier today. While the initiative’s aim to provide much-needed support for children with developmental delay and autism is welcome, its proposed rollout timetable risks leaving thousands of families stranded without essential services. According to NDIS Minister Mark … Continued

With 89% Job Retention, Strive for Success Shows a New Way to Solve Youth Unemployment in the Illawarra

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The Strive for Success Youth Job Skills Training and Employment Program is achieving strong results in the Illawarra — supporting young people disconnected from education, training or work to re-engage, build skills and confidence, and take meaningful steps toward long-term employment. With youth unemployment at 8.2% in NSW for those not in full-time education (ABS, … Continued

ANU must pause all job cut plans after union win

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The Australian National University (ANU) has committed to no future change proposals containing forced redundancies. However, there are currently eight restructures at various stages of proposal and implementation, with more than 100 staff still facing the loss of their job.   Quotes attributable to NTEU ACT Division Secretary Dr Lachlan Clohesy: “The announcement of no … Continued

FLIP THE VAPE: the trailblazing campaign making an impact on Aboriginal youth (Regional)

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Key Facts: Campaign featured Aboriginal youth from Shepparton, Geelong, Dandenong, Mildura, Portland, and Framlingham Mission. 11 Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCHOs) involved across regional Victoria. Reached 1M+ young people across VIC, across 23 suburbs and regional hubs. 25 shopping centres, 22 bus routes, 400+ street posters and 10 billboards rolled out across towns. Early surveys … Continued

Productivity an ‘afterthought’ in EB discussions

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The Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) wants enterprise agreement negotiations in the sector turned on its head. AHEIA wants productivity to be the key topic, not wages and conditions. “Typically, parties come along to these negotiations with a shopping list of changed pay and conditions,” the Executive Director of AHEIA, Craig Laughton, said. “Productivity increases … Continued