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Australia is in Desperate Need Of Nursing Educators, Reports Show

Contributor, Thursday, 30th November 2017 -  With the current high demand for nurse educators across Australia, those completing their Master of Nursing online with James Cook University can expect a level of job choice and security that is unprecedented in most other fields of work.

Partnership Provides Transitional Housing For Women Experiencing Homelessness

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 29th November 2017 -  Community housing organisation Bridge Housing has partnered with Women’s Community Shelters and Sydney property developer Payce to house homeless women in properties earmarked for redevelopment, in a pilot venture they hope will expand to other dev
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Australia is a Cohesive Nation But Less Resilient Than a Decade Ago

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 29th November 2017 -  Australians are continuing to embrace immigration and cultural diversity however racism is on the rise and there is a lack of trust in the political system, according to the Scanlon Foundation’s latest Mapping Social Cohesion Report.
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An Integrated Approach To End Family Violence – Conference

Contributor, Tuesday, 28th November 2017 -  Australia's only conference focused on working with men to end family violence will take place in Sydney in February 2018 and is offering a special discount rate for Pro Bono Australia readers.

One to Watch: Bryce Taylor

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 28th November 2017 -  Bryce Taylor is a 22-year-old coach from the Sunshine Coast and the founder of the Remote Coaches Pathways program. He is One to Watch.

Opinion

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Am I heard? Am I seen? Am I able?

Jack Milne, Monday, 27th November 2017 -  It is time to recognise the importance of education and employment for young people with a disability, writes Jack Milne, the Royal Commonwealth Society's Australian youth coordinator and lead advisor to the Commonwealth Youth Council's vice presiden

Problematic Attitudes Towards Women Driving Domestic Violence

Luke Michael, Monday, 27th November 2017 -  One in five Australians believe women are becoming too outspoken, according to new research into relationships, gender roles and equality.

Changemaker

The Man Living the Life He Dreamt of in Addiction

Luke Michael, Monday, 27th November 2017 -  Jeff Amatto is the co-founder of Brothers 4 Recovery, an organisation that heads to communities across Australia to start conversations around the difficult topic of drug, alcohol and gambling addiction. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Migrant and Refugee Students Struggle to Find Work in Australia

Luke Michael, Friday, 24th November 2017 -  Migrant and refugee students are almost 25 per cent less likely to find full-time employment after graduation compared to Australian-born students, according to new research.

LGBTQ Philanthropy is Growing Yet Under Attack

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 23rd November 2017 -  LGBTQ philanthropy in Australia should expect to face new battlegrounds after marriage equality is passed, according to US philanthropist, activist and researcher Dr Jason Franklin.
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