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- Mental Health, Youth
- 29/09/2025
- 08:00
Alateen, for children affected by someone else’s drinking.
Key Facts: One in 4 Children are affected by someone’s drinking. The consequent breakdown of the family leads to very destructive ‘acting out’ behaviour,…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare, General News
- 29/09/2025
- 07:56
TODAY MEDIA INVITATION: Sept 29 in Townsville: Every Call for Help Should Be Heard: DV Safe Phone Sets Goal of 5,000 Lifelines this October
MEDIA INVITATION: TODAY Monday September 29 at 9.45am Queensland Country Bank - 333 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale (Townsville) DV Safe launches Safe Phone campaign for Sexual Violence Awareness Month (OCTOBER) TODAY national charity DV Safe Phone will officially launch their SAFE PHONE campaign for October, which is Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The national launch will happen in Townsville. DV Safe Phone is asking Australians to donate their used mobile phones to become lifelines for victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Attending on Monday at Queensland Country Bank in Aitkenvale will be: Nikki Firmin from DV Safe Phone Janelle…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 29/09/2025
- 07:31
When ‘Free’ Aged Care Becomes Too Expensive to Wait For
Key Facts: New aged care reforms starting November 2025 are prompting self-funded retirees to compare private versus subsidised care options. Government-funded providers are increasing…
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- Business Company News, RetailOnline Retail
- 29/09/2025
- 07:30
Four and Co Group to lead first-ever Australian Pavilion at Chengdu China Beauty Expo (CCBE)
Key Facts: First-ever Australian Pavilion at the Chengdu China Beauty Expo (CCBE), running 16 to 18 October 2025, led by Four and Co Group in partnership with LYS International Trade and hosted by Ladies Empowerment Association. Over 20 leadingAustralian clinical and consumer beauty and wellness brands will be showcased at the Australian Pavilion at CCBE. The initiative comes asAustralia–China trade relations revive, following recent visits by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Premier of Victoria and the Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Four and Co Group, in partnership with LYS International Trade and hosted by Ladies Empowerment Association Incorporated, is proud…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 29/09/2025
- 07:00
New RACGP report tracks rise in cost of healthcare
Key Facts: Access to GP care remains high, with 99% of Australians able to see a GP when needed though 8.8% delayed seeking care due to costs in 2023–24 The average gap fee for a standard appointment increased to $39 Only 12% of GPs report they can afford to bulk bill all patients, with 36% bulk billing most patients and 40% bulk billing few or no patients But 56% of patients were bulk billed for all their general practice care Rising costs and the complex care needs of an ageing population are creating ongoing challenges for practices A new Health…
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- Government NT, Medical Health Aged Care
- 29/09/2025
- 06:01
NT Lagging Behind on Voluntary Assisted Dying: Time to Act
Key Facts: Go Gentle founder and broadcaster Andrew Denton will lead two community panel discussions co-hosted with COTA NT, spotlighting the campaign to bring the Territory in line with the rest of the nation on voluntary assisted dying (VAD). Tuesday 30 September, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wednesday 1 October, 9am to 11am Where: Darwin International Tennis Centre Registration essential via the link https://events.humanitix.com/vadnt In 1995, the Northern Territory made history as the first jurisdiction in the world to legalise voluntary euthanasia. Today, it stands as the last jurisdiction in Australia without a voluntary assisted dying (VAD) law. Every Australian state and…
- Community, Energy
- 29/09/2025
- 06:00
Rewiring Australia’s Co-Founder Saul Griffith heads to Hawthorn for panel discussion on energy savings and climate action
Rewiring Australia’s Co-Founder Saul Griffith heads to Hawthorn for the Electrify Your Life 2025 Expo Thinking about reducing your energy bills or upgrading your home systems? The Electrify Your Life Expo 2025 is your chance to explore proven, cost-effective ways to improve your home’s comfort, efficiency and sustainability, all in one place. Join Saul Griffith, engineer and Chief Scientist at Rewiring Australia, Elizabeth Molyneux, Deputy Secretary, Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Alan Kohler andDr Monique Ryan MP who will take part in a panel discussion about cleaner and cheaper energy. When: 10:30am-11:30 am, Sunday, October 12 Where:…
- Government QLD, Industrial Relations
- 29/09/2025
- 06:00
Queensland transport engineers rally for fair pay as Government doubles down on costing blunder
MEDIA RELEASE EMBARGOED UNTIL Monday 29 September, 2025 Queensland transport engineers will rally across the state today as their pay dispute takes a bizarre…
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- Community, General News
- 29/09/2025
- 03:01
Water safety experts urge parents to start lessons early to combat toddler drowning
Key Facts: · 15 children under the age of five lost their lives to drowning last year, with one-year olds making up two-fifths of these deaths · Over half of drownings among children aged under 5 in 2024 were due to falls into water, with more than one-tenth happening at homeWater safety experts are urging parents to be vigilant about starting swimming lessons from as early as three months, with the latest data showing one-year-olds are at the greatest risk of losing their lives to drowning among under-fives, accounting for 40% of fatalities. Despite a welcome 20% decline in drowning…
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