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GMHBA is proud to announce Ramani Soudarsanam as the recipient of its first $3,000 Women in Technology and Finance Grant, an initiative supporting women in Geelong to advance or kickstart their careers in the two critical, high-growth sectors. A Deakin University student and passionate advocate for women in STEM and community impact, Ramani hopes to … Continued
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Thursday 5 June Despite growing awareness, many Australians who identify as LGBTQIA+ continue to face discrimination in the workplace. Globally, 2 in 5 of this population report experiencing non-inclusive behaviours (40%) and sexual harassment (39%) at work1, highlighting how far employers still have to go on achieving equality at work. Further, LGBTQIA+ employees are less … Continued
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As we settle into the winter season, more Australians are embracing the pleasures of slow cooking: creating hearty, nourishing meals that warm the home and bring people together. But in France, this tradition never went out of style. French cooks have long known that good things take time, and that some of the most memorable … Continued
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Leading refugee resettlement and multicultural services provider SSI has welcomed the establishment of an Office of Multicultural Affairs, saying it is a strong signal the Albanese government is committed to strengthening support for a stronger multicultural Australia. Australia is now more diverse – ethnically, linguistically, culturally – than ever with the 2021 Census reporting that … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Almost four in five Australian secondary schools are already using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, according to new research from Campion Education. The Digital Landscapes in Australian Schools 2025 report, based on insights from senior staff at a diverse range of schools across the country, shows that 78.2% of survey respondents report active use of AI education … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 4 June 2025 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) reluctantly supports today’s announcement of a four-month delay to the commencement of the new rights-based Aged Care Act. Overall, it is the right decision for older people. “Until now, OPAN has been steadfast in its call for the Act to be implemented, as … Continued
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A new program aimed at empowering victim-survivors of domestic violence through sport has launched in the Northern Territory (NT), with Darwin welcoming its first women’s-only trauma-focused boxing program, ‘Knockout Violence.’ Founded by Charles Darwin University (CDU) Social Work Lecturer (School of Allied Health Science – Faculty of Health) Ellen Thomas, ‘Knockout Violence’ combines evidence-based practices … Continued
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New research using population-wide administrative tax data by e61 Institute researchers Jack Buckley and Silvia Griselda provides the clearest picture to date of who is leaving teaching, why, and what happens next. From 2009 to 2021, the percentage of school teachers quitting the profession each year fell from 5.9% to 5.1%, and it is … Continued
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Macquarie University will scrap a raft of key courses as part of a brutal restructure that will axe more than 75 jobs and drastically cut options for students. Bachelor degrees in archaeology, music, ancient languages will be scrapped, while sociology and ancient history will be decimated. Bachelor of Arts students will no longer be able to study … Continued
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The City of Sydney’s new three-year stretch reconciliation action plan aims to strengthen partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, deepen understanding of First Nations cultures inside and outside the organisation, and increase economic opportunities with the local community. Developed in consultation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel and staff … Continued
