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GAP in 2017 – a year in review
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | December 21, 20172017 has been a year of celebration for Global Access Partners. Managing Director Catherine Fritz-Kalish reviews a GAP year filled with achievement.
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Space – the new frontier
Tara Djokic | December 21, 2017Life and societies have been shaped by inquisitions into space, shifting our views and indeed our values in an attempt to better understand our world. Tara Djokic from the Australian Centre for Astrobiology discusses the importance of the continued exploration into space.
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The reality of Christmas for young people in care
Jason Juretic | December 20, 2017The end-of-the-year celebration is a festive and happy period for most of us, however, for young people living in Out-of-Home-Care, Christmas may be an unhappy reminder of loss. Jason Juretic, CEO of Stepping Stone House, reveals how each of us can contribute to providing vulnerable young people with a positive Christmas experience.
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Inspiring a nation with space exploration
Isabelle Kingsley | December 19, 2017A national space agency will not only bring economic benefits but it will also inspire the nation with it’s hi-tech vision. Science communicator Isabelle Kingsley considers the broader benefits of a national space agency to Australia.
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Safe & simple launch access to polar and Sun synchronous orbits
Lloyd Damp | December 18, 2017Australia’s path back to space since the launch of WRESAT 50 years ago has been long, but there is again a need for our unique geographical location on the globe. Lloyd Damp, CEO of launch operator Southern Launch, outlines the journey.
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Manus Island – a firsthand account of a humanitarian crisis
Jana Favero | December 18, 2017A recent trip to Manus Island left Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s Jana Favero deeply shocked and confirmed the humanitarian crisis that has developed from Australia’s asylum seeker policies. She shares her experience with Open Forum and calls for an end to partisan politics on this issue.
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Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association release new report
Emma Johnson | December 16, 2017To achieve a healthy Australia supported by the best possible healthcare system, AHHA is recommending that Australia reorientate the healthcare system over the next 10 years by enabling outcomes‑focused and value-based healthcare. Read the full report here.
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Looking up to an Australian space agency
Trevor Ireland | December 15, 2017Donald Trump wants to go to the Moon – and then onto Mars. Trump recognises that, with space, he is backing a winner. ANU Research School of Earth Sciences’ Professor Trevor Ireland looks at how supporting Australia’s space agency can lead to equally great outcomes for Australia.
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How to talk to your children about sexual assault
Paul Dillon | December 13, 2017The #metoo campaign is encouraging more and more women to come forward and tell their stories about sexual assault and harassment. Drug education expert Paul Dillon writes that this is a perfect opportunity for parents to discuss the issue of sexual assault with their children.
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Inter-country adoption – a decade of decline
Nigel Holden | December 12, 2017Inter-country adoption has become an increasingly challenging pathway to parenthood for Australians. Fewer adoptions, longer waiting periods, and a greater percentage of children with complex and special needs are now the norm. Adoption advocate Nigel Holden shares his experience of becoming a father through inter-country adoption.
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Australia sprints into the space race
Andrew Masterson | December 11, 2017The announcement of the first Australian space agency was greeted with enthusiasm by many who look forward to the research and economic opportunities it promises, writes Cosmos Magazine’s Andrew Masterson.
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High-growth firms are driving Australia’s economy
Emmanuel Njuguna | December 8, 2017Innovation is a key driver of firm growth, according to new evidence presented in the recently released Australian Innovation System Report.
