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Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the re-appointment of Mark Butler as Health and Aged Care Minister and the appointment of Sam Rae as Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. CEO Jason Kara said the organisation was looking forward to building on its strong relationship with the Albanese government in its second term, continuing a collaborative … Continued
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Melbourne’s West needs Better Buses to provide a ‘Funnel to the Metro Tunnel’ The Allan Labor Government today announced that the 2025/26 Victorian Budget will include an investment of almost $5 billion in a public transport blitz to amplify rail capacity in the west, including $727 million to operationalise the Metro Tunnel (or “Munnel” as … Continued
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The Electric Vehicle Council has partnered with the City of Ryde to launch a comprehensive guide to help local councils lead the transition to electric vehicles and support uptake in their communities. The Electric Vehicle Resource Pack for Local Governments is now available online, offering the latest practical tools and guidance to assist Australia’s local … Continued
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Appoint a Minister for Mental Health & Wellbeing, mental health group urges Prime Minister Placing mental health and wellbeing at the centre of all decision-making is the key to tackling the mental health crisis in Australia, according to Australians for Mental Health (AFMH), a national grassroots campaign group founded by Professor Pat McGorry. “A Minister … Continued
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At the Opening Reception for the 2025 Welcoming Australia Symposium in Western Sydney on Tuesday 6 May, community leaders from across Australia were awarded for their exceptional contribution to building a welcoming Australia where everyone can belong, contribute and thrive. 2025 is the fourth year of the Welcoming Cities Awards for Change, attracting another stellar … Continued
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While most Australians were preparing for the federal election, a different kind of political energy was building at Camp Yarramundi, where 93 young people from across NSW gathered for the Y NSW’s 2025 Youth Parliament Training Camp. Representing 74 electorates, this year’s cohort is rewriting what leadership can look like. With 10 participants identifying as … Continued
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New event will spotlight AI, emerging tech, and the future of care, co-located with Australian Healthcare Week in 2026 Sydney, Australia – 12/05/2025 – In response to the accelerating pace of innovation across the health sector and after working with leading health executives for almost 15 years, IQPC Australia is excited to announce the launch of … Continued
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Peak body for specialist sexual assault services, SASVic releases its top five priorities for this month’s state budget. Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic) represents Victoria’s 18 specialist sexual assault services. Each year, these services support nearly 20,000 people to recover after sexual assault, giving them a unique perspective on what is required from government. Sexual … Continued
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New data released by social services housing advocates paints a grim picture of the scale of the state’s housing crisis and the need to turbocharge the construction of new public and community housing (‘social housing’). According to modelling commissioned by the Victorian Housing Peaks Alliance from SGS Economics & Planning, Victoria will need to build an … Continued
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Victoria’s peak body for community housing applauds the state government for its investment in delivering hundreds of social homes for Aboriginal people. As part of the Big Housing Build, the Victorian Government has announced more than $153 million to create up to 348 new homes for Aboriginal Victorians. The homes, to be delivered … Continued
