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Australia Unveils First National Autism Strategy

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La Trobe University has welcomed Australia’s first national autism strategy, aiming for a more inclusive society. The strategy, developed with the government, includes 50 recommendations on education, housing, and jobs. Backed by $42.3 million, it focuses on inclusion, support services, and health, while respecting the diversity of the Autistic community. Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured …

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More diversity needed at Woodford Folk Festival

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The Woodford Folk Festival on the Sunshine Coast is held every year over Christmas and New Year’s. The music festival has been running for nearly forty years, attracting over 150 THOUSAND people.   However, punters and industry leaders say the festival needs more multicultural organisers, volunteers, artists and attendees. Even though the festival includes diverse performers, …

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50 years of Community Radio

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Today marks 50 years since the beginning of Community Radio in Australia. Community radio now reaches over five million people each week, powered by nearly 20-thousand volunteers across the country. Image: Image: supplied/ E Jordan Produced By: Noah Secomb Featured In Story: Keith Conlon- Australian Broadcaster First aired on The Wire, Monday 23 September 2024

Multicultural Queensland Awards recognises contributions to CALD communities

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This month, the Queensland government is promoting Multicultural Queensland Month, to celebrate the diversity of cultures across the state.  Last week, seven trailblazers in multiculturalism received awards for their contribution to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Queensland.  Image: Image: Supplied/ Joie Serrano Produced By: Irene Tavutavu Featured In Story: Charis Mullen MP- Queensland …

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New campaign highlights harmful gender stereotypes in Australian ads

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Women’s Health Victoria has launched a new campaign under their Shequal initiative, hoping to highlight and challenge harmful gender stereotypes in advertising The video titled ‘Commercial Breakdown,’ features well-known comedians Alex Lee and Lewis Garnham, who call out the harmful messages in recent Australian ads, and the social impact they can have. To watch the …

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Program Empowering Diverse Women in Australian Politics sees Success

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Women with diverse backgrounds are still underrepresented across all levels of government in Australian politics. However, a program offered by the Queensland University of Technology has proven successful in its efforts to address the gap. At Queensland’s last local government election, thirteen of the program’s graduates won seats. Image: Cr. Faraj, 22, is the only …

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Antenna Awards 2023: celebrating diversity and inclusivity in media

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In the 2023 Antenna Awards, diversity takes centre stage as they celebrate voices often overlooked in mainstream media, such as First Nations stories and LGBTQI+ voices. Community television has a long history of supporting inclusivity. With the introduction of the CTV+ Program of the Year award, they’re making their content more accessible to a wider …

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