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New study reveals NDIS reforms penalise NDIS clients

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A new survey has revealed that many National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) clients, who are dependent on the now excluded qualified Remedial Massage Therapists and Myotherapists to maintain their health and well-being, will be worse off under the new Supports rules. Ann Davey, CEO Massage & Myotherapy Australia said that the results provide a very … Continued

Western suburbs community protest Tarneit

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Media release: Second train station protest planned as communities escalate for bus reform in Melbourne’s west  On Wednesday 11th December at 5pm, local residents from Tarneit and surrounding suburbs will gather at Tarneit train station to protest the lack of buses in the area. After petitioning their local MPs and receiving no commitments to improve … Continued

Mining and Energy Union to appear before Inquiry Into Nuclear Power Generation in Australia in Muswellbrook

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Representatives from the MEU Northern Mining and NSW Energy District will appear at a public hearing in Muswellbrook for the Inquiry Into Nuclear Power Generation in Australia today. District President, Robin Williams will appear before the Inquiry to tell the House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy that the timeline does not stack up for coal-fired … Continued

MEU ALERT: Mining and Energy Union to appear before Inquiry Into Nuclear Power Generation in Australia in Muswellbrook

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• Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 11.00 – 11.45am • Muswellbrook Workers Club Ron Adams Room, 15-17 Sydney Street, MUSWELLBROOK   Representatives from the MEU Northern Mining and NSW Energy District will appear at a public hearing in Muswellbrook for the Inquiry Into Nuclear Power Generation in Australia.   District President, Robin Williams and MEU Delegate and power station … Continued

Rough sleeping surges as homelessness crisis worsens: New report

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Rough sleeping has surged in Australia according to a landmark report into homelessness launched today. Australian Homelessness Monitor 2024 has revealed a 22% increase in people experiencing rough sleeping in the three years to 2023-24, nationwide. In New South Wales, rough sleeping has surged by 51% since 2020, largely driven by an increase in regional … Continued

ANZSCO’s response to Massage & Myotherapy Australia recommended reforms welcomed

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Massage & Myotherapy Australia has welcomed reforms to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ OSCA (formerly ANZSCO) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia list for Massage Therapists 411613. Mrs Ann Davey CEO, said that the long overdue reforms to the old ANZSCO listing, now recognise the three distinct Australian massage occupations. This includes the new Unit Group … Continued

Super Members Council welcomes Parliament’s call to stop abusers inheriting their victim’s super

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A unanimous multi-partisan call from a Parliamentary inquiry to end abusers being able to inherit their victim’s super brings vital momentum for urgent legal reform. In a detailed report, a Parliamentary Joint Inquiry into Financial Abuse has recommended law changes that would stop abusers from receiving their victim’s super. The Super Members Council advocated strongly … Continued

Youth Parliament NSW Applications Now Open

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BECOME A VOICE FOR CHANGE & APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025 NSW YOUTH PARLIAMENT The Y NSW is calling on young people across New South Wales to get involved in one of the state’s most exciting leadership opportunities – Youth Parliament 2025. Applications are now open for high school students in Years 10 to 12 … Continued