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Unite in a sea of denim and raise funds
Barry Kenyon | August 5, 2015This Friday is Jeans for Genes Day, when Australian workplaces and schools raise funds to fight childhood genetic diseases. Barry Kenyon, National Campaign Manager of Jeans for Genes, tells the story of the charity day and the great strides the organisation has made in just over two decades.
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Educating about ageing: the next big frontier?
Robin Harvey | August 5, 2015Australia’s ageing population brings about challenges and limitations but also potential opportunities. Lecturer in Gerontology Robin Harvey says we need leadership from those with expertise in ageing and aged care on a much broader level.
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Report on health workshop
editor | August 5, 2015How can we improve the understanding of health data, reduce waste and, in the longer term, improve clinical efficiency and consumer choice? These were some of the key topics discussed in a strategic workshop titled 'The Australian Healthcare System as a Market’. The GAP workshop report has now been released.
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What are men’s attitudes towards and perceptions on menstruation?
Tam Peranovic | August 3, 2015Throughout history menstruation has been surrounded by myths, negativity and taboo. Tam Peranovic wants to hear what men think, as they directly influence women’s and girls’ attitudes in their roles as fathers, brothers, partners and friends.
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Is eMentoring your key to success?
Phil Young | August 3, 2015Having a mentor can be a useful way of helping you achieve your professional goals. Phil Young explains how the mentoring sector is evolving.
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Digital employer @ work
Gabrielle Davies | August 2, 2015Today we are launching a new forum on the future of jobs. In our first blog Gabrielle Davies introduces a new type of employer with a new approach to work.
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Wear jeans for a good cause
editor | July 31, 2015You can support life saving work simply by wearing your favourite jeans. Friday 7 August 2015 is Jeans for Genes Day, and schools, workplaces and communities are invited to raise funds for research into childhood disease.
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Helping Australians to choose health
Edwina Griffin | July 30, 2015What needs to happen to make Australians healthier? Edwina Griffin wants to see more collaboration between government organisations and fitness professionals to enable a big shift in health.
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The missing link to your healthy future
Marla Bozic | July 29, 2015The health and wellness sector has become more holistic and now reaches beyond a doctor's surgery or chemist counter. Health coach Marla Bozic feels hopeful for our future.
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Could early infant screening and intervention help prevent autism?
Kristelle Hudry | July 27, 2015We know that the earlier an intervention begins, the greater the chance we have for positive outcomes. Kristelle Hudry and Andrew Whitehouse share first results of studies with infants at risk of autism.
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No more porkies: Calling for a real legal ban on sow stalls
Elise Burgess | July 24, 2015Pigs are social and intelligent animals who naturally live in family groups, yet on factory farms they are treated like machines on a production line. Elise Burgess from the animal protection institute Voiceless challenges Australians to speak up and call for a national legal ban on sow stalls.
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Giving people dignity, whoever they are
Fi Bendall | July 23, 2015Australia is successful at migration integration, but at the same time it is cruel towards asylum seekers. Fi Bendall's vision for Australia is for it to be a land of plenty for peoples of all races, which will need a significant attitude change.
