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QUT develops new app immersing users in local Indigenous history & culture

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A new mobile app developed by QUT aims to immerse users in the culture and history of the Turrbal and Yugara people in Brisbane via augmented reality and geolocation. The ‘Walking on Country’ app is a self-guided walking tour, highlighting sites of significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the university’s Gardens Point …

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QUT to establish Australia’s first Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge and Cultures

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Queensland University of Technology has announced the establishment of a Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge and Cultures, the first of its kind in Australia. Set to launch in 2024, the new Faculty aims to expand current Indigenous Australian research, education and engagement via new initiatives and supplementary programs across multiple university disciplines.   Image: Image Credit: …

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One in four Australian children have been sexually abused: research

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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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