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Aged-care acute illness project earns funding
A project aiming to improve the care of nursing home residents who develop acute illnesses has received $1.15 million from the Department of Social Services. The project is called CEDRiC (Care Co-ordination through Emergency Department, Residential Aged Care and Primary ...
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More »Education unions ask Abbott to protect public education
The National Tertiary Education Union and the Australian Education Union are calling on the government to protect public education in trade negotiations, now at a crucial stage. The NTEU is accusing the Abbott Government of using the international Trade in ...
More »Free course to help ex-military enter civilian workforce
A new course is set to help war veterans transition back into civilian life, giving them the skills they need to move into non-military employment. The Skills Training and Reintegration Initiative for Veterans Education (STRIVE) program is believed to be ...
More »Overseas HECS debt recovery ‘long overdue’: UA
Universities Australia has thrown its support behind the federal government’s recently announced push to recover HECS debt from graduates who relocate overseas, describing the initiative as “long overdue”. In a statement issued last week, UA chief executive Belinda Robinson said ...
More »Marketing triumphs from within
Most universities should focus on their own unique advantages for the best chance at enduring success with their brand. Recent legislative changes and the higher Australian dollar are making universities work harder than ever to attract students. To do this ...
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More »UWA pursues new branding
The University of Western Australia has announced the unveiling of its new brand message - 'pursue impossible'. UWA Chief Marketing Officer Karen Carriero said the new brand is aimed at both students and staff. “We looked at the proposition of ...
More »More support needed for parents, adolescents dealing with conflict: research
University of Queensland researchers say new research findings suggest more support could help Australian parents who are experiencing high-levels of conflict with their teenagers. Preliminary findings from research being undertaken by psychologist and researcher Dr Kylie Burke and Dr Cassandra ...
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