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Breast cancer costs Australian women and the wider community billions in lost work hours and wages

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A new first-of-its-kind study has revealed that of the estimated 10,732 working-age Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, they will collectively lose a projected AU$1.4 billion in wage earnings over the 10-year period post diagnosis. Using the novel ‘productivity-adjusted life years’ (PALY) metric, the Monash-led research team found that breast cancer has a … Continued

Stop telling women they are too young to have breast cancer

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27th January 2025     Early-onset breast cancer now accounts for over one-fifth of all breast cancer cases in Victoria, with 1,067 diagnoses out of 5,197 breast cancer cases. The increase is indicative of a national trend.    Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling for greater awareness, more research, and tailored prevention efforts to … Continued

Magimix Sweeps the Product Review Awards 2025: A Testament to Quality and Value

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Magimix is proud to announce its outstanding achievement at the Product Review Awards 2025, securing wins across five key categories:   Magimix Blender Power Range Magimix Cocotte Slow Cooker Magimix Cook Expert Magimix Gelato Expert Magimix XL Range   These accolades underscore Magimix’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering products that seamlessly blend quality … Continued

Opportunity for health and community professionals to achieve national recognition for their work as nominations open for HESTA’s Excellence Awards

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14 January 2025   Nominations are now open for the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards, offering health professionals in aged care, allied health, community services, and disability services the opportunity to gain national recognition for their work.   With a generous $60,000 prize pool, these Awards recognise the exceptional work being done in a range of … Continued

Dangerous weeks ahead for women and children, national bodies warn

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National organisations working to end violence against women – Our Watch and No to Violence – are warning that women may face increased risks of violence during the festive season. The two organisations are calling on men concerned about their behaviour to seek help and for efforts in primary prevention of both violence and substance … Continued

Victim-survivors support criminalising coercive control

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Female victim-survivors of coercive control overwhelmingly support making it a standalone criminal offence, groundbreaking national research released today (10 December) reveals.  The study, led by Monash University and funded by the Australian Institute of Criminology, is the largest of its kind in Australia and provides critical insights into the potential benefits and risks of introducing … Continued

Sorrento Surf Lifesaving Club Partners with KaMana to Empower Female Members

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Sorrento Surf Lifesaving Club (SoSLSC) is thrilled to announce its partnership with KaMana, a pioneering initiative that supports and empowers young female athletes. This bespoke program, designed for female members aged 12-18, will help participants build confidence, resilience, and skills to excel both within and beyond the surf lifesaving community. The program is made possible … Continued