Brisbane

Research on long-term conditions inviting Pasifika communities

A new research group is asking the Pasifika community in Brisbane to become part of a study involving long-term conditions within the community. The Genomics Research Centre at QUT is looking at the genetics of conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and gout to improve the diagnosis and treatment for Pasifika and other communities. Image: Image …

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Push to halt Brisbane Olympic stadium over sacred site concerns

Elders and community members are calling on the government to halt and properly consider heritage protection applications for Barrambin—also known as Victoria Park—before work begins on Brisbane’s proposed Olympic stadium. These urgent calls come despite the federal environmental department recently clearing the stadium proposal, with works expected to begin as soon as the site is …

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Brisbane school creating a more inclusive education

A school in Brisbane has included Auslan as a language students can learn. Toowong State School provides students with a disability a more inclusive education environment. The Australia’s Disability Strategy is hoping to reduce the education gap for students with disabilities over the following years. Produced By: Emma Myers Featured In Story: Elizabeth Fletcher – …

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Cultural Fashion Show celebrating Queensland’s diversity

August is Multicultural Queensland Month, an initiative by the Queensland government showcasing and celebrating multiculturalism across the state. On Sunday, the first Cultural Fashion Show kicked off in Brisbane’s CBD to highlight the vibrant cultures living across Queensland with fashion from First Nations and multicultural designers. The event was organised by the Ethnic Communities Council …

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