News: Education
Water Polo Australia opens scholarship program applications
Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce the applications are open for its Professional Development (PD) Scholarship program. The PD Scholarship program is available to...
Nov 7, 2023
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Olympic Champion Brooke Hanson helps promote SwimStart program
Queensland’s Olympic swimming champion and mother of three, Brooke Hanson is headlining the SwimStart campaign, which is supported by $4.8 million over two years. Hanson...
Nov 7, 2023
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Study questions childrens' fitness tests
In an Australian first, researchers at the University of South Australia are investigating children's attitudes and experiences of fitness testing to understand how obligatory...
Nov 6, 2023
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Newcastle City Library hosts Australia's first major exhibition exploring importance of sport in Deaf culture
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Australian Deaf Games, Newcastle City Library has opened its “More Than Sport – History, Culture and Connection in Deaf and Hard of Hearing...
Nov 6, 2023
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Six art centres in the Kimberley supported by additional funding
The successful Wirnan Cultural Engagement and Learning Project involving six art centres in the Kimberley has secured more than $1 million in additional funding over four years...
Nov 5, 2023
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Shepparton Council pleased with results of Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day
Greater Shepparton City Council has revealed that it is “thrilled” at the success of its recent Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day, held at Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton last...
Nov 2, 2023
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Dubai looks to hosting of the third International Swim Schools Spectacular
Set to take place in Dubai from 15th to 19th January 2024, the third International Swim Schools Spectacular is on course to deliver a unique blend of world-class swim education,...
Nov 1, 2023
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NIDA in the Territory program continues to upskill creatives with subsidised training
In its second year, the NIDA in the Territory program will deliver a series of training opportunities from both the screen and arts industries, to help build the talent pool of...
Nov 1, 2023
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Aquatic industry heavyweights forge groundbreaking partnership to enhance aquatic education in Queensland
The Queensland Aquatic Industry Group (QAI group) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Queensland Education Department, aimed at improving water safety education...
Oct 31, 2023
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Beyond Activ spotlights growth of International Fitness Academy partnerships
Beyond Activ (Formerly FIT Summit & Active Franchising) has spotlighted the growth of Australian EduTech company - International Fitness Academy (IFA) - in the Fitness and...
Oct 31, 2023
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New leadership appointment for State Library of NSW
The NSW Government has appointed Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon as the new State Librarian. Dr Butler-Bowdon will commence in the role on Wednesday 15th November 2023. Dr...
Oct 31, 2023
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Parks and Leisure Australia recognises Dr John Tower with top award
Parks and Leisure Australia has presented its Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award - its highest individual honour - to Dr John Tower. Presented at its Awards of Excellence...
Oct 30, 2023
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Learn well, live well the theme of Dunedin's upcoming World Leisure Congress
The Department of Tourism at the University of Otago is looking forward to its hosting of the 2023 World Leisure Congress. Being held in Dunedin from 11th to 15th December, the...
Oct 29, 2023
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ASSA welcomes new Board members
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has advised of the appointment of industry leaders Nicky Sloan, Bill Evans and Simon Bryson as members of its national board. The...
Oct 26, 2023
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Genetic engineering company partners with Zoos Victoria to fight reptile extinction
USA breakthrough genetic engineering and de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences is partnering with Zoos Victoria to fight extinction for a range of endangered reptiles....
Oct 26, 2023
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Queensland Government launches First Nations Arts Business Hub
The Queensland Government has launched the First Nations Arts Business Hub and opened applications for First Nations Arts Business Grants. Co-designed with the First Nations...
Oct 25, 2023
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Police investigation after water polo coach found dead at elite Sydney school
An investigation is ongoing into the death of a young woman found deceased at St Andrew’s Cathedral School in central Sydney in what NSW Police have described as a “confronting...
Oct 25, 2023
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Sports Medicine Australia conference returns to the Sunshine Coast
More than 450 of the world’s leading sports medicine researchers and practitioners converged on the Sunshine Coast earlier this month for Sports Medicine Australia’s annual...
Oct 25, 2023
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Victoria University team awarded for saving a life after medical incident
A team of trained and skilled lifeguards and staff at Victoria University who banded together to successfully resuscitate a patron have been recognised with an Everyday...
Oct 24, 2023
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Sarcophagus of Ramses II to be star attraction in Australian Museum exhibition
The sarcophagus of Ramses II - one of the most impressive royal coffins from ancient Egypt ever to be discovered - will be included in the upcoming Australian Museum exhibition,...
Oct 24, 2023
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Nocturnal Precinct and accessible boardwalk to open at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane’s renowned Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has secured a $1.2 million investment from the Queensland Government’s 2020 Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund (GTI) for a new...
Oct 23, 2023
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to recruit Aboriginal trainee ranger for south coast region
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is looking to recruit an Aboriginal trainee ranger to join the Narooma team on the state’s far south coast. NPWS Area Manager...
Oct 22, 2023
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Surf Lifesaving patrols commence over New Zealand’s Labour Weekend
Surf Life Saving New Zealand has advised that this Labour weekend marks the commencement of the 2023/24 patrol season with the predicted long, hot summer in northern parts of...
Oct 22, 2023
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Queensland Government offers funding for research into koala protection
The Queensland Government’s Koala Applied Research grants program is open for researchers, conservationists and community groups to apply for a share in $500,000. The program...
Oct 19, 2023
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