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Media Release Embargoed to 6pm, Wednesday, May 22 La Trobe University today launched an Indigenous Research Centre to create and flourish Indigenous community research and provide a safe space for First Nations researchers. The centre is known by the Indigenous name Gabra Biik, Wurruwila Wutja* – meaning Clever Country, Clever People – with words … Continued
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The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network (WHSN) and Gender Equity Victoria (GEN VIC) have partnered to produce the first comprehensive gender analysis of the Victorian State Budget for 2024-25. As leading organisations dedicated to advancing the health, wellbeing and equality of all Victorian women, this groundbreaking report examines the budget through an intersectional gender lens, … Continued
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EMBARGO 22 MAY 2024 – Elite athletes come together to share their experiences of body shaming to help change negative body image behaviour within community sporting clubs to encourage more young Australians to stay in sport. With the Paris Olympics just two months away, former Olympic swimmer Libby Trickett knows all too well how intense the … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE: Tuesday 21 May 2024 New Data Shows Alarming Impact of Back Pain on Australian Women As part of National Spinal Health Week (20 – 26 May 2024), the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) released new findings on the prevalence of back pain due to spine related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), revealing a significant impact on … Continued
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Evolve Communities builds understanding and collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Co-founded by Carla and Aunty Munya Andrews, Evolve aims to create a kinder, more inclusive society through education and engagement. Evolve provides cultural awareness training that isn’t just about ticking boxes. They’re committed to making real connections—helping people and organisations learn about and deeply … Continued
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With university exams around the corner, many students across the country may be currently experiencing unhealthy levels of exam and study stress. Linda Williams, Clinical Lead at youth mental health service, ReachOut, is available for interview about: what contributes to uni exam stress, including the cost of living the mental health impacts of study … Continued
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EMBARGO: 12:00am (AEST), Tuesday, May 21. New research launching Tuesday, May 21 reveals that multicultural children in Australia are missing out on early childhood education and early intervention programs resulting in them being more likely to be developmentally vulnerable when starting school, with impacts on their school learning and repercussions in later life. Conducted jointly … Continued
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In March 2023, the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council proudly launched the Walaaybaa Rangers program, marking a significant milestone in community-driven land management activities. Over the past year, the program has made significant strides in environmental conservation, cultural connection, employment opportunities and economic sustainability to the Tamworth community. Embodying a holistic approach to land stewardship, … Continued
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A new clinical trial centre launched today in Melbourne will bring more international trials to Victoria and give people living with vision loss and blindness early access to sight-saving therapies.To mark World Clinical Trials Day, Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Medical Research, the Hon Ben Carroll, launched Cerulea Clinical Trials – a new specialist … Continued
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A THREE-DAY QUANTUM BOOTCAMP will bring together 51 high school students with scientists and engineers from the frontiers of quantum research. The Quantum Tech Camp will involve live online lessons as well as demonstrations of quantum computing in action. Twenty-one students will attend in person at the Central West Leadership Academy in Dubbo, where classes are based, and another … Continued
