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Early childhood teachers union welcomes child safety legislation

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23 July 2025 The union representing teachers in early childhood education and care welcomes legislation introduced to federal parliament today that would cut government funding from providers repeatedly failing safety requirements.   “The IEU supports cutting federal funding from providers that do not prioritise child safety and those that put profits ahead of the children they … Continued

National Youth Parliament 2026 – Delivery Partner Announced

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The Department of the House of Representatives is pleased to announce that following a competitive open tender process, Y Australia has been selected as the delivery partner for the National Youth Parliament to be held in Canberra in August 2026. The National Youth Parliament will bring together 150 senior school students, each representing one of … Continued

Broken promises: AMSANT and Red Lily condemn NT Government for deferring crucial Gunbalanya health centre upgrade

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The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) and Red Lily Health Board have condemned the Northern Territory Government’s decision to defer the long-promised tender for a new health facility in Gunbalanya and reallocate the $20 million that had been budgeted for its construction since 2023–24. Despite assurances that funding was secured in the 2024–25 … Continued

New reports pave the way for safer, more respectful Vocational Education and Training environments

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The Training for Respect Project, supported by the WorkWell Respect Fund, today announced the release of two pivotal reports aimed at addressing workplace gendered violence within Vocational Education and Training (VET) learning environments. These comprehensive documents provide crucial insights and a strategic framework for fostering safer and more equitable training organisations across Australia. The two key … Continued

Inclusion, innovation, impact: La Trobe’s Strategic Plan

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La Trobe University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Theo Farrell, has shared the University’s ambitious strategy for the next five years, following extensive consultation with staff, students and external stakeholders.   La Trobe’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 is sharply focused on fields in which the University is a recognised leader and that will deliver growth – health, science and education. … Continued

Doctors for Nutrition Partners with The Educated Choices Program to Endorse and Expand Health Education Resources.

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Doctors for Nutrition (DFN), an Australian-based, doctor-led health promotion charity dedicated to advancing whole food plant-based nutrition as a pillar of lifestyle medicine is proud to announce a new partnership with The Educated Choices Program (ECP), a global nonprofit delivering free, science-backed education on the impact of food choices.  As part of this collaboration, DFN formally … Continued

Dementia Australia launches Diversity Grant Program

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Dementia Australia has today launched its 2025 Diversity Small Grant program to support community organisations to build awareness and understanding of dementia in Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.   Applications are now open for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse organisations and community groups to apply for up … Continued