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Indigenous students gathered in Canberra to empower youth

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Indigenous students from across the country recently gathered in Canberra for a leadership program to empower young people to take an active role in representing their communities. The Work Exposure in Government Program brought together 55 students to Parliament House to provide hands-on experience and exposure to job opportunities. Program Facilitator Dany O’Niell says it …

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More Australians die from asbestos related deaths than on the road

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National Asbestos Awareness Week has begun, focusing on educating Australians about the risks of asbestos in homes. With 1 in 3 homes containing asbestos, and each year over 4,000 Australians die from asbestos-related diseases, making this awareness initiative crucial for public health. Image: Image by Asbestos Awareness Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: John …

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All Australians should be aware of stroke warning signs, experts say

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Nearly 50,000 Australians experienced a stroke last year — that’s one every 11 minutes, and it’s not just older people who need to be concerned.  This month, the Australian Physiotherapy Association is supporting the Stroke Foundation’s Stride4Stroke initiative, encouraging Australians to help raise awareness and funds for stroke recovery. Image: Image: Supplied/ Robert Vander Kraats …

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QLD truth-telling inquiry to reopen submissions, defying LNP government orders

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QLD’s truth-telling and healing inquiry is set to go ahead, despite the new LNP government’s plan to terminate.  The commission’s chairperson, Waanyi and Kalkadoon man, Joshua Creamer, restarted the historic inquiry last week, 23 days after Premier, David Crisafulli gave the order to cease work immediately.  The LNP leader has also vowed to repeal the …

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New research tool launched on Perinatal Mental Health Week 2024

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A content warning, the following story contains sensitive topics around death. This week is Perinatal Mental Health Week, and over 55 organisations gathered in Canberra to make an impact on the issue. Only one in three Australian parents think they have a strong community support during early parenthood. Image: Image Credit: Grey85 / Pixabay Produced …

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