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13YARN WELCOMES FEDERAL FUNDING TO EXPAND CULTURALLY SAFE CRISIS SUPPORT FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE

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13YARN, the first national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping, will establish a new text message service thanks to a $13.9 million investment from the Albanese Government, announced today.   The service, which will complement the existing 24/7 line [13 92 76], will be developed in partnership under joint governance and leadership with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit Australia), a founding partner of 13YARN, expanding … Continued

People are overconfident about spotting AI faces, study finds

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Key Facts: Even people with exceptional face-recognition abilities (super-recognisers) struggle to distinguish AI-generated faces from real ones, performing only marginally better than average people Most people are overconfident in their ability to spot AI-generated faces, relying on outdated visual cues that no longer apply to modern AI face generation Modern AI-generated faces are characterised by … Continued

Heather Ewart announced as Probus Ambassador amid rising loneliness in ageing population

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National broadcaster backs 90,000-member organisation focused on connection, wellbeing and community in retirement As Australia grapples with rising rates of loneliness and isolation among older people, one of the country’s largest social networks for retirees, Probus, is stepping forward with a renewed national focus on connection, community and wellbeing. With more than 90,000 members and over … Continued

Get active for your brain health and beat dementia in Adelaide!

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The 2026 Adelaide Memory Walk & Jog is just weeks away, with the event taking place on Sunday 15 March at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg.    As Dementia Australia’s largest annual fundraising initiative, Memory Walk & Jog brings communities together to get active, get connected and support Australians living with dementia, their families and carers.   … Continued

First “hype cycle” of AI development put tech above humans

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Users around the world have rushed to adopt artificial intelligence – especially in safety-critical fields – but a new study has revealed the hype has prioritised technology for technology’s sake instead of human-centred development.   The study examined the rise of eXplainable artificial intelligence (XAI) by reviewing research published about XAI’s use in biomedical sensing and imagery between 2017 and 2023, a time identified by the authors as the “first hype cycle … Continued

Memory Walk & Jog Cronulla just weeks away!

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The 2026 Cronulla Memory Walk & Jog is only a few short weeks away, with the event taking place on Sunday 1 March at Don Lucas Reserve.    Memory Walk & Jog returns to Cronulla in 2026, bringing the community together to get active for brain health and to show support for people impacted by … Continued

Ready for take-off: NeuRA appoints former Qantas executive to new role

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Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) has appointed former Qantas General Counsel Andrew Finch to a new role as Chief Operating Officer, as the institute focuses its research activities on current brain health challenges and emerging technologies. Mr Finch spent 12 years as a Group Executive with Qantas, including leading the legal & IR, secretariat, safety, security, … Continued

ABC Canberra’s Adrienne Francis announced as Dementia Australia Ambassador and MC of Canberra Memory Walk & Jog

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Dementia Australia is excited to announce respected ABC Canberra journalist and broadcaster Adrienne Francis as its newest Ambassador.   Adrienne’s appointment as a Dementia Australia Ambassador comes ahead of this Sunday’s Canberra Memory Walk & Jog, which she will MC.     Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said she is delighted to welcome Adrienne … Continued

Leading the Fight Against Australia’s Biggest Killer: 2025 Cardiovascular Research Award Winners Announced

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Australia’s most innovative cardiovascular and stroke researchers were celebrated last night at the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Awards, recognising outstanding leadership, collaboration and innovation across the sector.   The annual awards highlight the vital role Australian research plays in addressing cardiovascular disease (CVD), which remains the leading cause of death globally … Continued