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An expert from RMIT University is available to talk to media about the upcoming bill to lower the voting age in the ACT to 16 and why younger Australians urgently need a voice. Dr Judith Bessant, Professor of Politics, RMIT University Topics: politics, youth studies, policy, sociology “On 21 September, the Greens in the Australian … Continued
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Are you looking for some outdoor fun these school holidays? Open Air PlayUP is back in our beautiful Senate Courtyard. Come and soak up the sunshine, play some giant lawn games, or curl up with a book on a comfy cushion. Enjoy playing giant connect four and build with our blocks, or simply relax with … Continued
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Thursday 7 September 2023 New research released today from headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation reveals that over half of Australian young people (53%) surveyed feel fearful about the future due to the impacts of climate change – a view that is shared by many young people living in disaster-hit communities. The headspace National Youth … Continued
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Sulphur Crested Cookatoos Give a FREE Weeding service. Research from the University of Melbourne which measured the rate at which sulphur-crested cockatoos remove onion weed from turf found each cockatoo can remove 200 plants each hour. “To put that in perspective, 50 cockatoos — can remove 20,000 onion weed bulbs, which is an amazing free … Continued
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August is Alateen Awareness Month Australia Wide in Al-Anon Family Groups. If you are affected by a problem drinker or a professional who regularly encounter clients who have lived with or possibly still live with a problem drinker, contact us. Al-Anon Family Groups can help. Al-Anon Family Groups, as an organisation, is responsible for Alateen … Continued
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Scientists in drag; satirical science music; sci-fi costume competitions; and dark matters Great National Science Week YOUTH stories up for grabs now around Australia Scientists in drag battle. Should we embrace our animal nature? Sci fight Science Comedy Debate. Improv and 3D-printed animal vaginas reveal the world of female reproduction. Satirical science music ‘Road to … Continued
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RACV Solar has installed more than 10,000 quality solar solutions and is a leading solar installer for schools in Victoria. Pascoe Vale South Primary School is the latest Victorian school to install an RACV Solar system and was also able to participate in Solar Squad, a primary school education program aimed at inspiring young minds … Continued
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Latest research from Monash University shows that young people’s career indecision and uncertainty can lead to helplessness, depression, stress, lack of purpose and despair. The transition from school to work is becoming increasingly unpredictable, employment markets are more competitive and overall career uncertainty in young people is on the rise. Research from the Monash Centre … Continued
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Leading employment services provider, atWork Australia, is reaffirming its commitment to empowering young Australians by supporting the World Youth Skills Day message of access to the training, skills, and opportunities necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving job market. The company is calling on Aussie employers to not overlook them, especially as they strive to … Continued
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The 2023 Lexus Melbourne Cup will be making a special guest appearance at O’Brien Icehouse in Docklands this Sunday, 23rd July from 1pm as part of the 21st annual Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour. Melbourne Ice is taking on Sydney Bears and the day has been given to the KIDS Foundation to raise money through their … Continued
