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Content warning: the following report looks at suicide and family violence. Family violence remains an overlooked risk factor in youth suicide according to new research. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that the statistics are alarming with 38 percent of deaths caused by suicide among young people aged between 15 to 24. Following the latest …
Australian Psychological Society’s latest nation-wide survey highlights increasing negative impacts for millions of Australians along with burnout levels within the profession, following recent Federal Government cuts to subsidised psychology sessions from 20 to 10 a year. Amongst a range of concerns, the survey revealed that 96% of psychologists believe the cuts will have negative impact on patient mental health and other factors …
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Its very easy engage with people over social media, and on platforms such as Instagram a large number of followers or likes seem to override facts and research when it comes to health issues. New research is finding that science doesn’t engage people as much as a slick presentation, but the consequences are quite serious …
The federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Tony Burke, introduced The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill in Parliament today. Part of the bill clarifies that migrant workers are entitled to the same workplace protections as other Australians under the Fair Work Act 2009, this will help ensure workplace abuse does not …
Thousands of Australians fall prey to text message scams every year. According to Dan Halpin, the chief executive of Cybertraces, our friendly nature and cash availability could explain why we are an easy target for international crime syndicates. Last year, Scamwatch reported a staggering $28 million loss, nearly triple the amount from 2020. To put …
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The Productivity commission has announced a review of philanthropy. Not-for- profits are finding that volunteers are declining all around Australia. At the same time Charities are finding that donations are also down – what is going on? Amanda Copp spoke with the Minister for Charities Andrew Leigh to find out why these declines were occurring. …
What comes to mind as the biggest oversease military assistance operation in recent history? Iraq, Afghanistan or East Timor? In fact in 2003 Australia conceived, financed and led a Pacific-wide intervention into Solomon Islands to prevent the collapse of that state. The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) was to remain there for fourteen …
Tonight in Brisbane, Multicultural Australia is hosting the first event of ‘Changing the Conversation’ of 2023, where community leaders discuss the key issues of our multicultural community. With the Voice to Parliament referendum question announced last week, the event will bring First Nations and community leaders together to discuss how this came from the Uluru …