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Diversifying Teachers could Address Long Standing Educational Issues

A new report from the University of Melbourne has shown engaging people of diverse backgrounds within Australia’s teaching industry could improve staff shortages and student performance. The report outlines several strategies to address current issues in the education sector, by recruiting teachers across four underrepresented minority groups. Image: Image Credit: Kampus Production / Pexels …

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More focus on diversity in CALD communities within political parties

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Australians have the right to join a political party to raise their voice about the issues affecting them. But with a low turnout from young people becoming party members and a growing migrant background, how can a party engage with these sectors? Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Benika Bhoola – Deputy Co-convenor of …

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Another South Australian council abandons January 26 events

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January 26 has become a date of growing contention – with many recognising it is not all sun, surf and kicking back… A string of South Australian councils have turned their back on official Australia Day celebrations – with some opting to shift the date of citizenship ceremonies – citing reasons from logistics to culture, …

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Multicultural Queensland Month calls for state-wide celebration of diversity

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Multicultural Queensland Month kicked off this week, with events and activities across the state of Queensland. This month-long opportunity calls Queenslanders to join together to celebrate diversity, and consider how to ‘put inclusion into action’. However, as Queensland is predicted to have high population growth within the next decade, how can we ensure these values of …

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‘Choirboy’ is challenging the Australian theatre diversity

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Australian theatre has long been criticised for being too white, too straight and too middle class. This Tony-award nominated play, written by Oscar winner, Tarrell Alvin McCraney, is a story about sexuality, race, hope, gospel music, and a young gay man finding his voice. Determined to make his mark, teenager Pharus wants to be the …

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First Nations Committee in Sydney WorldPride

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The Sydney WorldPride Festival for 2023 began this week and a First Nations committee was created to inform the festival’s development and review festival planning. The committee aims to ensure First Nations people from rural communities feel heard and are welcomed to celebrate in their community. The Wire’s Chloe White spoke with Festival Creative Director …

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Media still not including Australian with disabilities

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This year, Dylan Alcott was awarded Australian of the Year, recognising his efforts in sports and advocacy for Australians with a disability. While this is a good step on the way, some media organisations are still not representing this sector of the community. Free resources like the Disability Reporting Handbook are available for journalists, but …

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