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A look into ‘About Time’, Australia’s national prison newspaper

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‘About Time’ is Australia’s national prison newspaper, providing information and a voice to inmates, and is distributed in almost every state in Australia. Erin Hee spoke with Rosie Heselev, managing director of About Time, and Daniel Vansetten, a coordinator of Level Up Advocacy about tackling controversial topics within prison and how the paper helps with …

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Significant health risk for Sydney Metro construction workers

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  A Transport for NSW report acquired by the Australian Workers Union reveals that construction workers on the Sydney Metro have been exposed to dangerous levels of Silica dust, which is known to cause a range of life-threatening respiratory diseases. Assistant National Secretary of the Australian Workers Union, Chris Donovan, and Shine Lawyers dust diseases …

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Every 3 days an Australian diagnosed with Aplastic Anaemia

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Every three days, an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome, also known as Aplastic Anaemia. Most people are diagnosed as children or young adults, and fifty percent will not survive. Maddie’s Vision offers hope by funding research to advance treatments, and by supporting patients and their families impacted by these devastating conditions. …

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Report highlights rising alcohol and drug use in Australians over 50

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The Alcohol and Drug Foundation and National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre recently published a research project to better understand alcohol and other drug use by people aged over 50. Dr Erin Lalor, CEO with the Alcohol and Drug Foundation describes harmful trends in older Australian’s alcohol and drug use, and possible solutions for healthier …

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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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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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