Industry experts, people living with dementia, carers and researchers recently gathered to share their expertise and stories at a forum on dementia at the University of Sydney. With more than 1,800 new cases in Australia each week, dementia is predicted ...
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Laying roots in Oman
A University of New England researcher is taking a school vegetable garden program global to help encourage healthy eating and combat obesity. UNE’s professor Neil Taylor is working with professor Abdullah Ambusaidi and Dr Rashid Al-Yahya of the Sultan Qaboos ...
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JCU’s new centre to bridge the gap
James Cook University has announced plans to establish a new centre designed to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Senior deputy vice-chancellor professor Chris Cocklin said the centre has ambitious, but achievable, goals. “We’ve come to ...
More »Deakin promises best and brightest teachers for disadvantaged schools
Top teaching students in Geelong will gain valuable school experience in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the region, thanks to a new program launched by Deakin University. The National Exceptional Teachers for Disadvantaged Schools (NETDS) program will see ...
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Social media campaign flags workplace rights for internationals
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a social media campaign to alert up to 100,000 international students to their workplace rights. The Agency is disseminating social media messages in six languages, giving tips and advice to students taking part-time jobs ...
More »Support needed for cultural and linguistic diversity in early childhood, study shows
Childhood assessment and early intervention approaches must do more for children from culturally diverse backgrounds, according new research. Sarah Verdon who recently completed her PhD at Charles Sturt University investigated providing equitable and quality services for multilingual children with speech ...
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