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From Victor Harbor to Glenelg: Robbie’s run for childhood dementia

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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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Ngura Ninti project to harness First Nations perspectives on Australian history

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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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Court hearings in Alice Springs for Pine Gap protest postponed

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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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Disability Support Providers Face Challenges with NDIS Funding Reforms

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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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SNUS: Nicotine pouch use on the rise in Australian youth

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Health experts have raised alarms over the increasing use of nicotine pouches in Australian youth, with a significant portion obtaining them through illegal retailers. The discreet nature of these pouches has led to calls for stricter regulations.   Image: Image: Shutterstock – Produced By: Erin Hee Featured In Story: Associate Professor Michelle Jongenelis, clinical psychologist …

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Connecting to Country with Gadhungal Marring

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On the New South Wales South Coast, Aboriginal-owned company Gadhungal Marring is working to share their culture and care for Country in partnership with local government and other Indigenous organisations around the state. Over the past eight weeks, Gadhungal Marring has been revitalizing Babaguli Murutua, or The Grandfather’s Track, which runs behind the South Coast …

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