News: Education
ARV announces return of Advancing Women in Aquatics and Recreation leadership series
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria have announced the return of its popular Advancing Women in Aquatics and Recreation Leadership Series. Part of ARV’s expanding calendar of...
Aug 30, 2023
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Visitors support Aussie Ark release 20 Long-nosed potoroos into Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary
With the help of over 30 donors, partners, supporters and community members, conservation organisation Aussie Ark has released 20 Long-nosed potoroos into the Barrington...
Aug 30, 2023
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Zoos
Zoos SA delighted to receive $1 million private donation for Asian Elephant campaign
Zoos SA is delighted to have received a private donation of $1million to the ‘Help us home elephants campaign’ pushing them even closer to the original goal of raising...
Aug 29, 2023
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Lack of snow forces cancellation of Australian Interschools Championships
Fragile and limited snow cover at Victoria's Mount Buller’s has forced organisers to cancel the 2023 Australian Interschools Championships. The decision follows a Buller Ski...
Aug 28, 2023
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Parks Australia grant supports tourism sustainability within Indian Ocean Territories Marine Parks
Parks Australia grant funding is supporting a partnership between Ecotourism Australia, The University of Queensland (UQ) and Christmas Island Tourism Association (CITA) aimed...
Aug 28, 2023
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AusBike enrolments to open for school term four this year
With there having been a substantial decline in Australian children riding to school over the past 40 years - from 75% down to 25%, the Federal Government is investing more than...
Aug 28, 2023
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University of Auckland Arts and social change centre secures major funding boost
The University of Auckland’s Centre for Arts and Social Transformation (CAST) has received $1,000,000 in funding from the Chartwell Trust, securing its existence for a further...
Aug 27, 2023
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New cohort of coaches selected to participate in AIS Elevate Program
20 Performance Pathway Coaches from 18 sports have been selected by the Australian Institute of Sport to join cohort 7 of the Elevate Coach Program. Tailored to their individual...
Aug 23, 2023
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Education
Women in Sport Aotearoa's pilot programme for Pacific Women’s Sports Leadership gets underway
The collaboration between Women in Sport Aotearoa and Pasifika SiS to empower emerging female leaders has seen the pilot programme for Pacific Women's Sports Leadership get...
Aug 23, 2023
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Virtual reality installation transports Central Goldfields Gallery visitors to different realms
Central Goldfields Art Gallery's latest exhibition - Terminus: Jess Johnson & Simon Ward - provides five virtual reality experiences that each last about five minutes taking...
Aug 23, 2023
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Victoria University sport experts give FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 an overall A-minus score
Having assessed six pillars of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 legacy, Victoria University sport experts give the event an overall A-minus score. With a consensus that the event...
Aug 22, 2023
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Gold Coast screen industry reputation to be enhanced through funding and new production studio
The Gold Coast’s screen industry reputation is to be enhanced with two major developments which will see an increase in funding through the Screen Attraction Program and further...
Aug 22, 2023
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Geelong turf management and horticultural apprentices gain world-class experience at AAMI Park
Contributing to the success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, City of Greater Geelong Turf Management and Horticulture apprentices were selected to work alongside world-renowned...
Aug 21, 2023
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Queensland Budget allocates $56 million for PCYC facilities and its youth programs
The Queensland Government is contributing $56 million in funding to boost infrastructure and program delivery at PCYC centres across the state. This investment will support the...
Aug 21, 2023
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Innovative VR program piloted to help people with intellectual disabilities meet exercise requirements
Researchers at Flinders University are piloting an innovative virtual reality (VR) program to encourage South Australians with an intellectual disability to undertake regular...
Aug 21, 2023
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Tourism NT launches online sustainable tourism toolkit for Northern Territory operators
Tourism NT this week launches the online sustainable tourism toolkit, offering Northern Territory tourism operators insightful information, practical ideas and solutions for...
Aug 20, 2023
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Tasmania selected for Surf Life Saving Australia's inaugural Flood & Swift Water Rescue National Centre of Excellence
Surf Life Saving Australia together with Surf Life Saving Tasmania has announced Tasmania as the location of their first National Centre of Excellence for Flood, Swift Water and...
Aug 20, 2023
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Karrie Webb golf coaching scholarship launches as Nippon Shaft links with KW Series
Australian professional golfer, and brand ambassador for Nippon Shaft, Karrie Webb will see her influence grow on the next generation of Australian golfers with the launch of a...
Aug 19, 2023
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Australian and New Zealand architects deliver 'wow' concept designs for Invercargill’s new museum
Australian architects fjcstudio, together with Auckland firms Evatt Martin Architects and design Tribe, were selected in April to design the new Invercargill museum building as...
Aug 19, 2023
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Aussie Ark transitions care of ‘famous’ Brush-tailed Rock wallaby between keepers
Aussie Ark's famous Brush-tailed Rock wallaby Rocket who is now 10 months old and has been hand-raised since April by Operations Manager Dean Reid is being prepared for the next...
Aug 18, 2023
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Trial for new koala vaccine implant to fight chlamydia receives government funding
The Australian Government is investing $750,000 to support the Queensland University of Technology in developing new ways to administer a vaccine to fight chlamydia in koalas....
Aug 17, 2023
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New Access Accelerator program for tourism sector to debut on Sunshine Coast
Intent on making tourism more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to travellers with diverse accessibility needs, Spinal Life Australia and Cérge are set to launch their...
Aug 17, 2023
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Life Saving SA gains support for collaborative program to address industry staff shortages
Aiming to build capacity to deliver aquatic training by injecting new staff into the South Australian aquatics industry, a new one-year program is to address staff shortages....
Aug 17, 2023
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Women leading the way as 'Get Into Golf' numbers surge across Australia
Women looking for a way to learn how to play the game of golf are still the biggest user group for Golf Australia's 'Get Into Golf' program, making up 84% of the total...
Aug 17, 2023
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Golf