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One in four Australian children have been sexually abused: research

A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia has identified the widespread scope of child maltreatment, highlighting the need for a nationally coordinated response. Key findings: 1 in 3 Australian children experience physical abuse (32 per cent) 1 in 4 Australian children experience sexual abuse (28.5 per cent) 3 in 10 Australian children experience …

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Half way through Trek2Reconnect in climate awareness

Trek2Reconnect is a project started in January, and members of Wild Mountains started bushwalking throughout Australia to raise awareness about climate action and solutions. It has been three months since the project started, but what has the lead walker of the project learned from this experience when they are half way through Trek2Reconnect? Produced By: …

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A call to reimagine the AFL in the wake of more reports of racism

Once again, the Australian Football League faces a string of reports of racism against its players – with chief executive Gillon McLachlan telling the media, “this has to stop”.   The AFL’s executive general manager of inclusion and social policy Tanya Hosch – speaking on ABC Radio Adelaide – said while strides have been made in …

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CASM: a hub for First Nations musicians celebrates milestones

The Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music – a national hub for First Nations musicians to develop their skills – is celebrating two milestones: it’s 50th anniversary and the appointment of it’s first Aboriginal leaders. Newly-appointed directors Grayson Rotumah and Dr Dylan Crismani hope to continue the centre’s legacy of nurturing First Nations creatives from …

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