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‘Calling for a Peaceful Pacific’ kicks off this weekend

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Brisbane this weekend to meet with Defence Minister Richard Miles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong. At the same time, the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network will launch a conference called ‘Calling for a Peaceful Pacific’ tomorrow, raising awareness about the impacts of …

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Protection visa seen to increase refugee mental health

A new research by the University of New South Wales found out only permanent protection visas positively impact the mental wellbeing of refugees. The study emphasises the the permanent protection is one of the best options for better psychological and social outcomes for refugees.  Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Nicole Batch – Head …

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A new anti-bullying class resource developed in South Australia

Bullying is a serious problem in Australian schools. In 2019, over 20 per cent of young people reported experiences of bullying in the previous year. But researchers say it’s vital to focus on early intervention with social and emotional learning strategies to minimise bullying. The Big Talks Little People – a new anti-bullying class resource …

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A simple scan could save a life: MedicAlert tags adopt QR codes

Medical ID tag bracelets have gone digital with the addition of QR codes – for the first time in Australia. A simple scan will show extensive patient information and provide health professionals access to critical personal health records in seconds. Australian MedicAlert Foundation has collaborated with South Australian paramedics, launching the new national QR Code …

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More care needed as healthcare workers risk burnout

A new report between Curtin University and the University of Sydney has investigated the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare workers. Around 40% of participants say their job is emotionally demanding, while 22% report high levels of work-related burnout. Additionally, workers between the ages of 16-24 report higher rates of poor mental health. Story produced by …

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New album empowers First Nations Language revival

Researchers predict that by 2050, no fluent speakers of First Nations languages will remain in Australia – if language preservation is not tackled head on… With the powerful aim of reinforcing and reclaiming indigenous language – First Nations artists along with researchers from Deakin university and University of Melbourne have produced a new album Gunditjmara …

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Regionality Cairns: round two frames lens on industry event for regional filmmakers

This week, the Australian International Documentary Conference will kick off its second Regionality Cairns event for film and documentary makers in remote Australia. The goal is to provide tools for pitching film ideas and share industry knowledge. Image: Image by CRISTINA BEVILACQUA – supplied Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Natasha Gadd – CEO …

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