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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for major changes to university governance after Swinburne admitted $2.85 million in wage theft from staff. Swinburne University staff were underpaid $2.6 million, while employees at the part-privately owned Swinburne College are owed $250,000. The underpayments, which the university reported to the Fair Work Ombudsman, … Continued
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A Monash University sexual health expert has warned that an unintended consequence of Australia’s migration rules could compromise Australia’s goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Associate Professor Jason Ong, of the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC), at Monash University’s School of Translational Medicine*, says some people living with HIV are choosing cheaper, … Continued
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Australia-First Report Reveals Indigenous Students’ Culture, Confidence & Aspirations Strengthened Through New Programs April 2024. The Aurora Education Foundation (Aurora) has today released its inaugural 2024 RISE Impact Report, publishing first-of-its-kind insights about what works in Indigenous education. Launched in 2021, RISE is an Australia-first Indigenous education initiative that delivers and evaluates three distinct programs … Continued
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The latest preventive health research into fields like vaping and tobacco control, Indigenous health, school canteen food, climate change, and maternal health are on the agenda at Preventive Health Conference which begins in Darwin today. More than 360 experts will gather at the Darwin Convention Centre for the three-day annual event which is hosted by … Continued
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This morning, leading men’s health charity Movember have pledged $59.5 million to Indigenous men health across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Canada, and the USA over the next seven years. With Australian First Nation communities and organisations set to receive a $17.6 million of those funds to help supercharge the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and … Continued
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One in seven Australian adults report engaging in workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment, new study finds The first national study to investigate workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment (WTFSH) has revealed one in seven Australian adults surveyed admit to engaging in this form of sexual harassment at work. Workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment encompasses unwelcome or harassing … Continued
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Vision Australia launches ‘The Pupil Project’ to address 2 in 3 Australians that don’t know how to assist people with low vision Vision Australia has teamed up with three Aussies with lived experience to create a series of videos that shine a light on the reality of living with low vision and to correct common … Continued
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Football Coaches Australia (FCA), the national association for qualified coaches, has joined forces with WorldStrides, a global leader in educational travel, to offer an exhilarating opportunity for coaches and players alike. Through this exclusive partnership, Football Coaches Australia (FCA) members have the opportunity to embark on unique sporting and cultural adventures that promise unforgettable experiences. … Continued
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*** MEDIA ALERT **** What: National Tertiary Education Union members, other staff members, students, and community members will protest at FedUni’s major Victorian campuses next week, calling on the Vice Chancellor to stop the devastating cuts proposed for the university. Who: NTEU Federation University Branch President Mathew Abbott, union members, students, and community … Continued
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New Addiction Rehab Centre Offers Lifeline to Canberra and Surrounds Amid Rising Demand. Southern Highlands, NSW, – At just over 1.5 hours drive from Canberra, today marks the opening of the Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat, providing 24, private, quality rehabilitation beds for Australia’s most populous corridor, Sydney to Canberra and addresses critical demand for these … Continued
