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Human rights in Australia are unfair for First Nations people in Australia’s prison system, according to an Indigenous rights advocate. Indigenous Australians are incarcerated at disproportionate rates compared with non-Indigenous Australians. …And Noongar woman from Western Australia, Marianne Headland Mackay, says the way First Nations people are treated is inhumane and the government needs to …
Restrictive interventions are commonly used to reduce harm on Australians who are in mental health care. Each state and territory is responsible for its guidelines and reporting when they’re used, but how can these affect the community? Powerd Media’s reporter Emma Myers has the story. Image: Image: Flickr by Stuart Newsom (jackskellington101), CC BY-NC 2.0 …
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Treatment options for childhood dementia are extremely limited and research to create treatments are generally not well funded. But one South Australian has taken action into his own hands, raising $130 000. Adelaide-based business owner Robby Lippett has achieved an incredible feat running a whopping 80 kilometres from Victor Harbor to Glenelg Jetty all in …
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A four-volume documentary will explore Australian history from the perspectives of First Nations people and communities, in a million-dollar joint project between La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne. Ngura Ninti, meaning “knowing home”, is the first project of its kind and aims to change the way Australians understand the history of their land. …
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Calls from disability experts for sector reform, remain stronger than ever with a new report revealing future uncertainty as providers struggle to make ends meet in the current model. The 11th State of the Disability Sector report released earlier this week by the peak body for non-government disability providers NDS draws on research from the …
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Last year, a group of protesters stood outside Pine Gap, 20 kms southwest of Alice Springs, to condemn Israel’s attacks on Palestine civilians. This week, the charged protesters were set to attend court in Alice Springs, however, they were postponed as new evidence was presented a day before the hearings. The community organised a vigil, …
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A recent report released by National Disability Services indicated that “eighty percent of disability support providers are concerned they wouldn’t be able to continue to provide services at current prices amidst NDIS reforms”. These challenges faced by disability support providers are directly affecting disabled Australians, with increasing concern for participants with complex needs. Maeve Groom …
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Syria’s Bashar-Al Assad’s regime has fallen has Rebels take the capital city of Damascus, the former President has now fled to Moscow with his family. The coalition of rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham or HTS, is now set to assume power along with Turkish backed groups such as the Syrian National Army. The event …