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Education an Employment Boost for Prisoners

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2013 -  New US research has strengthened the link between prison education and the post-release employment prospects of prisoners. Employment after release was 13% higher among prisoners…

Keep Job Seekers Happy to Protect Reputation: Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2013 -  Organisations risk alienating prospective supporters through poor recruitment practices, new research suggests. Figures released this month revealed that 84% of UK job seekers…

Average Wage Rising: Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th August 2013 -  The average full time weekly wage has risen 4.8% to $1,485.80 per week in the past 12 months, according the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics report. Those employed in the public…

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Changemaker- Joh Kirby

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th August 2013 -  Joh Kirby is the Executive Director at the Victoria Law Foundation, an independent Not for Profit organisation that aims to help Victorians understand the law and use it to improve…

Research Looks at Health in the Workplace

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th August 2013 -  University of Melbourne researchers are working with employers, employees, unions and advocacy groups to promote positive mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace.…

Stressful Jobs Aren’t Necessarily Killing Us

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th August 2013 -  An update to a report on psychological risk factors of coronary heart disease has busted the myth that work stress increased the onset of heart attacks. In the update to the Heart Foundation’s…

Commitment to Disability Employment Sector Recognised

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th August 2013 -  Three people from New South Wales have been recognised for their contributions to Australia’s disability employment sector. Dr Vivienne Riches, Dr Mark Bagshaw and Suzanne…

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Changemaker- Chris Raine

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th August 2013 -  Chris Raine is the Founder and CEO of Hello Sunday Morning – an international health promotion charity that facilitates the program and supports thousands of people across…

Focus on Employment for Marginalised Youth

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  Peak NSW body for youth homelessness, Yfoundations has called on business leaders, policy makers, NGOs and educators to join forces to discuss solutions and strategies to increase…

Providing Help for Sexual or Domestic Violence Victims

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  A national sexual assault and domestic violence counselling service has created a website to ensure all workplaces are aware of colleagues or employees who might be victims. The…

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Changemaker- Liz Walker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  Dr Liz Walker is the CEO of Lort Smith Animal Hospital. Lort Smith provides veterinary care at a reduced cost for the pets of people in need as well as shelter services for injured, surrendered…

Guide Promotes Wellbeing at Work

Staff Reporter, Monday, 29th July 2013 -  A new guide created to promote mental health and wellbeing in the workplace has been launched across the public service sector. The guide, Working together: Promoting mental health
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