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SydWest Multicultural Services is excited to announce its annual Seniors Christmas Celebration, taking place on Saturday, December 7th, at Bowman Hall in Blacktown, starting at 2pm. This year also marks the tenth anniversary of our successful collaboration with the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council – Australia. The dedicated volunteers from Sri Sathya Sai have been … Continued
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The New South Wales Teachers Federation welcomes the announcement of a $47 million investment in a Centre of Excellence at Wollongong TAFE, which will deliver cutting-edge vocational education opportunities for students in the Illawarra region. This investment demonstrates the joint state and federal governments’ recognition of the critical role that public TAFE institutions play in … Continued
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A student from the Korea International School has been crowned winner of Monash University’s Change It Challenge in South Korea. Jungyeon (Jennifer) Park impressed judges with her presentation on the adverse effects of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and the significant contribution to rising greenhouse gas levels which contributes to overall global warming. Her pitch was … Continued
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ReachOut and Instagram have together launched a brand new social-series hosted by Aussie parent Pia Miranda and featuring Peter Rowsthorn alongside teens and mental health experts, to explore the challenges and successes families face in today’s digital world. Likes and Limits aims to empower parents and carers to confidently support their teens when it … Continued
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Indonesia’s new president is unlike any leader the southeast Asian country has ever seen, and Australia should take care to understand the nuances of this incumbent and his vision, according to an Indonesian scholar. This idea is one of many ideas to be discussed at the third Understanding Indonesia: Indonesia and its relationship with its … Continued
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Major digital industry leaders have joined forces to sign a landmark initiative that aims to tackle the state’s projected digital skills shortfall by 2030. The 20% Alternative Pathways Pledge, signed by partners of the NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, commits organisations to ensuring that 20% of their entry-level digital hires come from alternative educational … Continued
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The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW) – the first of its kind in the world – will launch on Tuesday 3 December 2024. Made possible through a $35 million investment from the Australian Research Council, the Centre will address all forms of violence against women in Australia and … Continued
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In a first of its kind, Monash University inclusive technology researchers have developed new guidelines to create 3D printed educational and other accessible tools to support people who are blind or have low vision. The guidelines, freely available to the public, provide information specifically attuned to the needs of blind and low vision users … Continued
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Sixth annual Gender Discrimination Report sends Australia’s sporting bodies to the Sin Bin. “Today’s boardroom looks more like a locker room” says Gender Advocate and report author Michelle Redfern Women working in sport are handicapped by a structural 13.1% pay gap and lack of access to senior roles Redfern challenges male sports opinion … Continued
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A new report shows internet access in Australia’s remote and very remote communities improved in the past two years as 4G/5G, Wi-Fi and satellite infrastructure is bolstered across regional Australia. The Mapping the Digital Gap report led by RMIT University found a 12% increase in internet access and a 19% increase in regular internet usage from … Continued
