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An alliance of 120 human rights organisations is pushing the NSW Parliament to call on a public inquiry into a human rights bill. Last year, Greens State MP Jenny Leong introduced a Private Members Bill to protect human rights in the state. The bill will lapse next week if not discussed. Organisations are calling for …
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A new mental health centre for First Nations young people has opened in Queensland’s Moreton Bay. Youth mental health organisation Headspace has partnered with Institute for Urban Indigenous Health to open the Staying Deadly Centre in Deception Bay. The centre aims to provide culturally safe support and create a space where young First Nations people …
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A new guide to help workplaces better support neurodivergent employees has been launched. Diversity Council Australia and Amaze have released Neurodiversity Data at Work, a guide to help organisations safely collect data about neurodiversity in the workplace. The aim is to help employers understand the experiences of neurodivergent staff and improve workplace inclusion. Image: Image …
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The ACT is hosting its annual Canberra Day Appeal, a community event that supports charities across the Territory. One of the participating charities is TADACT, an organisation that modifies equipment to meet the needs of older people and those living with disabilities. The equipment is then sold at affordable prices through their shop. Produced By: …
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Volunteer firefighters around the country have been working hard to keep communities safe during the recent bushfire season. In Victoria, more than twenty-three thousand Country Fire Authority volunteers have turned out to fight fires since early January. To celebrate their hard work, the CFA State Championships are held in March every year. Image: Image from …
Five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas while in Australia. The decision follows concerns the players could face serious safety risks if they were forced to return to Iran. The Refugee Council of Australia says the move highlights the importance of Australia’s protection visa system, which allows people already …
More than 100-thousand Australians remain stranded across the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend sparked widespread airspace closures. Transit passengers in Qatar have been moved into hotels indefinitely as military action escalates, leaving travellers uncertain about when they’ll be able to continue their journeys. Martin Davies is one of …
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Victoria has passed landmark new laws to protect intersex children from unnecessary medical procedures. The reforms, will delay deferrable interventions until a young person can make their own informed decision, while introducing independent oversight of proposed treatments. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Heather Corkhill – Director of Equality Australia’s …
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