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Emerging Composers Receive National Funding as Pathways International Masterclasses Ensembles Revealed

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AFCM Pathways Expands: Emerging Composers Receive National Funding as Pathways International Masterclasses Ensembles Revealed   The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) is proud to announce a significant expansion of its acclaimed AFCM Pathways Program, with $96,000 in new funding over two years awarded by Creative Australia through Music Australia to support the AFCM Pathways Emerging … Continued

NTEU scores massive win in Monash University wage theft case

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The National Tertiary Education Union has won a major wage theft case against Monash University over systematic underpayments to staff. A Federal Court decision on Friday found Monash University had broken workplace law by failing to pay casual academics for student consultation work. The amount of backpay owed to workers will be determined at a … Continued

“Sent Up the Creek Without a Paddle”: Rural Communities Struggle as NDIS Funding Slashed

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Available for Comment Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talkback, TV, Print, In-studio and Panel Discussions MR RIVER NIGHT Leading National Disability, Child Safety and Community Sector Advocate, Professional and Speaker Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane this week and can travel … Continued

Commonwealth Prac Payment must be extended to all allied health: HSU

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The Health Services Union (HSU) is calling on the Federal Government to extend its new program supporting students on placements across allied health.  The Commonwealth Prac Payment, which came into effect on July 1, offers $331 a week to eligible teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students undertaking a mandatory placement. The HSU supports this … Continued

Oxfam response to Yoorrook Justice Commission final report

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In response to the final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Oxfam Australia Acting Chief Executive, Dr. Chrisanta Muli, says:  “Oxfam warmly welcomes the historic final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. We honour and thank the Commissioners for their years of tireless work uncovering the truth and pay deep respect to the many witnesses … Continued

Australia’s largest Indigenous education study links funding, tutoring to outcomes

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Australia’s Largest Indigenous-Led Education Study Shows Power of Targeted Support on Indigenous Student Success   The Aurora Education Foundation (Aurora) has released insights from its RISE Project, the largest Indigenous-led education evaluation in Australia, which shows how targeted support significantly improves Indigenous education outcomes, from addressing school refusal to bolstering academic motivation and aspirations.   … Continued