Plugging the gaps in a leaky pipelineWomen in academia anticipate a work-life imbalance and heavier workloads if their career progresses, and face more “academic housework”, adding to the pressure on females in the education system. In what has been dubbed the leaky pipeline, girls and… Mar 07 24March 07, 2024Article at The Australian
Studying STEM subjects adds up to successWOMEN IN EDUCATION Systemic change is required to overcome barriers for people of diverse backgrounds to develop a full career in science, maths and technology, a high-level review has found. The Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review found strategic… Mar 07 24March 07, 2024Article at The Australian
Writing research reports to connect with your audienceWhy create research reports? Research reports can support advocacy, thought leadership, branding and marketing. Whether its purpose is for market research, industry analysis, or academic papers, a well-crafted research report can be an influential… Jan 16 24January 16, 2024Article at Barrett Comms
Sponsored content for TechnologyOne in The AustralianWriting content for Technology One and The Australian Queensland is experiencing a surge in tech jobs, with software engineers outnumbering bricklayers. TechnologyOne and the Tech Council of Australia want the border community to understand this and… Oct 24 23October 24, 2023Article at Barrett Comms
Trucks without human drivers can save lives and moneyWhen you follow someone, you'll see their latest stories on your homepage in the 'Following' section. Autonomous trucks are being trialled on roads in Australia, as experts warn policy must keep pace with technology. The results of the first trial of… Oct 15 23October 15, 2023Article at The Australian
Numbers show the ‘home away from home’ is here to stayBoarding schools remain a key plank of Australia’s education system, as they meet the schooling needs for a range of young people and their families. The number of students in boarding has continued to rise, as regional students, busy city families… Sep 05 23September 05, 2023Article at The Australian
Strength in numbers as sector growsParents are prioritising their children’s education in the family budget, with rising costs of living failing to dent enrolments at Australia’s independent schools. Almost one in every six students is now educated at a private independent school – up… Jun 13 23June 13, 2023Article at The Australian
Health, wellbeing critical focus for contemporary educationWhen the students at Silkwood School start the day, they take their place around a large table together with their classmates and teacher. Principal Terry O’Hanlon-Rose says each small group class of no more than 18 students bookends the day with the… Jun 13 23June 13, 2023Article at The Australian
Great neighbours will give you more than a cup of sugarThe importance of good neighbours is hard to overstate. The social connection can prevent loneliness, and even improve physical health. Fraser Shores, a Blue Care retirement village, and the Courier Mail are partnering to show the positive difference… Apr 20 23April 20, 2023Article at The Courier Mail
Helping refugees and new arrivals to Australia: Census planning countsThe Census is coming in August. Your participation helps plan services for individuals, families and communities. Knowing Census information about where different groups of people live and work helps the Australian Migrant Resource Centre in South… Apr 15 23April 15, 2023Article at news.com.au
The magic of hand-knitted teddiesHow a casual conversation between retirement village residents started a volunteer movement that has supported 13,600 children. Carlyle Gardens Townsville, a Blue Care retirement village, and the Courier Mail are partnering to show you how a group of… Mar 05 23March 05, 2023Article at The Courier Mail
Brisbane teacher Natalie Rayner swapped youth worker for teachingNatalie Rayner understands why it is hard for people to look past the headlines of youth crime and see the children behind them. But the youth worker turned teacher says young people deserve the opportunity to learn from their mistakes to forge a… Feb 25 23February 25, 2023Article at heraldsun
Finding motivation to exercise will change your life, no matter your ageKeeping your body moving well into retirement makes a huge difference to your overall health. Carlyle Gardens Mackay, a Blue Care retirement village, and the Courier Mail are partnering to show why it’s so important to find exercise you love as you… Feb 25 23February 25, 2023Article at The Courier Mail
Staff shortages a serious business issueA pre-pandemic skills shortage in logistics and supply chains has deepened over the past two years amid closed borders and rising challenges. Industry has called for an immediate increase in the number of skilled migrant visas, including for those… Nov 21 22November 21, 2022Article at The Australian
Special Report: LogisticsUrgent strategy needed to transform our freight challenges We must look at supply chain resilience with a new sense of urgency. From road, to rail, to air and sea, the pandemic demonstrated the criticality of integrated, harmonised supply chains. The… Nov 21 22November 21, 2022Article at The Australian
Working from home increased potential for attacks CYBER SECURITY SPECIAL REPORT Cyber extortion and ransomware crimes have reached an industrial scale amid the rise of remote work, prompting a call for greater personal defences. With increasing numbers of workers logging in from remote devices,… Oct 10 22October 10, 2022Article at The Australian
Skills shortages are biggest challenge to tech sector CYBER SECURITY SPECIAL REPORT Increasing digital transformation and cyber attacks have hiked demand for highly skilled tech workers, adding pressure to the challenge to train and re-skill. Industry and academia have launched programs to train cyber… Oct 10 22October 10, 2022Article at The Australian
Boarding prepares students for their best life Boarding schools have remodelled their operations to deal with the Covid-19 impacts, from isolation procedures to altered meal times, and shifting business priorities. In the third year of the pandemic, boarding schools have adapted to increased… Sep 08 22September 08, 2022Article at The Australian
Boarding is the perfect academic balancing act For boarders at The McDonald College, being able to live at the school enables them to further their talents. About 40 students board at the NSW school, which is focused on elite performing arts and tennis development. Principal Maxine Kohler says… Sep 08 22September 08, 2022Article at The Australian
Unrestricted PBS listing for rituximab will improve access for haematology patientsAustralians experiencing inflammatory diseases and blood disorders will have easier access to affordable rituximab, with the easing of PBS criteria from 1 September. The listing change to unrestricted benefit opens up access to the monoclonal… Sep 05 22September 05, 2022Article at The Limbic
