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The increasing demands of an ageing population and a rise in the number of individuals accessing disability services are driving a jobs boom in the disability and community care workforce in NSW, with up to 10,000 new workers needed by 2017.

The National Disability Services & Aboriginal Jobs Together partnership initiative announces a project to support the placement of 155 Aboriginal Trainees and Cadets with individual pre-employment and vocational training.

Everyday people are now able to build prosthetic hands and give a child the opportunity to grasp or clutch an object, after they have lost their hand in one of the 100 million active landmines, globally.

Researchers have announced today the the largest known study of its kind into early clinical detection of lymphoedema, a disorder that affects up to 30% of those undergoing treatment for some cancers.

Australian Certified Web Services Company, CDAA Pty Ltd has earned recognition as a Google for Nonprofits Featured Provider. CDAA is only the second company in Australia to earn this status.

Two Crazy Canucks and their flying machines will be arriving in Brisbane for the start of their Guinness World Record attempt later this week.

Parajet Expedition pilot, Mark Jennings-Bates, is better known for his championship winning rally team and his adventures in his home country of Canada.

Fresh from being named Tasmania’s Best Major Tourism Attraction at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the Port Arthur Historic Site has received more plaudits.

The community care and disability sector currently employs more than 26,000 people in New South Wales alone, making it one of the largest industries in Australia, and employers are expecting to recruit a further 40,000 people in the next five years.

Australians from all walks of life are set to celebrate National Camping Day by participating in the Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) on Saturday 15th October.

The native devil we know may soon become the devil we don't with numbers dwindling in Tasmania.

TIN - The International Network has launched an online Pacific Rim Human Rights database which seeks to record human and cultural rights violations in the Pacific Rim area and stimulate public debate on issues of human rights.

Perth children are hosting a disco to raise money to buy shoes for kids in remote villages in Bali. $15 a ticket and each ticket will buy one under-privileged child a pair of schools shoes and socks for 2012.

Bond University, Australia's first private, not-for-profit University, today announced the appointment of Professor Tim Brailsford, as the institution's next Vice-Chancellor and President...

After careful consideration Churches of Christ Care has decided to cease provision of aged care services in Injune.

Take the ‘fight’ or fright out of cancer in the workplace, making it possible that you can have a disease but be well at the same time as having treatment. Take workforce wellness psychological and psychosocial support services into the workplace

Churches of Christ Care’s Bribie Island affordable housing units for over 55s are on track to be completed by the end of July with tenants moving in by September.

The increasing demands of an ageing population and a rise in the number of individuals accessing disability services are driving a jobs boom in the disability and community care workforce in NSW, with up to 10,000 new workers needed by 2017.

Perth, Western Australia Canadian philanthropic adventurer and Tourism Australia advocate Mark Jennings-Bates will be heading back to Kelowna this week after a successful expedition in Australia.

Gold Coast based identification solutions provider, AAC ID Solutions is proud to sponsor the upcoming Rotary District 9640 Conference, which will be held at Jupiter’s Gold Coast from the Friday the 13th to Sunday the 15th of April 2012.

Mens Shed movement started in Australia in 2006, and has grown to more than one thousand sheds across Australia.

The National Disability Services & Aboriginal Jobs Together partnership initiative announces a project to support the placement of 155 Aboriginal Trainees and Cadets with individual pre-employment and vocational training.

Everyday people are now able to build prosthetic hands and give a child the opportunity to grasp or clutch an object, after they have lost their hand in one of the 100 million active landmines, globally.

Researchers have announced today the the largest known study of its kind into early clinical detection of lymphoedema, a disorder that affects up to 30% of those undergoing treatment for some cancers.

Links between the Port Arthur Historic Site and a major World Heritage-listed treasure in western China are being strengthened this month, with a visit to the convict-era site by three Chinese guiding staff.

With up to 66% of prostate cancer survivors and one in five survivors of a number of other cancers suffering the distressing, debilitating and heartbreaking effects of lymphoedema, a national awareness campaign ITS COOL TO BE KIND will be launched.

Australian Certified Web Services Company, CDAA Pty Ltd has earned recognition as a Google for Nonprofits Featured Provider. CDAA is only the second company in Australia to earn this status.

Two Crazy Canucks and their flying machines will be arriving in Brisbane for the start of their Guinness World Record attempt later this week.

Parajet Expedition pilot, Mark Jennings-Bates, is better known for his championship winning rally team and his adventures in his home country of Canada.

In the lead up to, during and after Christmas, Barnardos is busier than any other time of year and the charity relies heavily on Christmas toy donations and cash donations through its annual Star of Wonder Appeal: www.barnardos.org.au/starofwonder

Fresh from being named Tasmania’s Best Major Tourism Attraction at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the Port Arthur Historic Site has received more plaudits.

The community care and disability sector currently employs more than 26,000 people in New South Wales alone, making it one of the largest industries in Australia, and employers are expecting to recruit a further 40,000 people in the next five years.

Do something different this Christmas. Why chop down a pine tree to decorate, then die in a couple of weeks – start a new tradition and plant native trees with Greenfleet instead!

In excess of 6500 Australians camped out overnight on Saturday 15th October as part of the annual Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO), smashing the 2010 numbers by over 2000.

Scholastic Australia has partnered with the Australian Orangutan Project

Australians from all walks of life are set to celebrate National Camping Day by participating in the Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) on Saturday 15th October.

The native devil we know may soon become the devil we don't with numbers dwindling in Tasmania.

These school holidays the Education Centre at the Port Arthur Historic Site will be buzzing with engaging activities to keep kids busy, and they enjoy the fun of learning.

Experimenta are pleased to partner with Asialink to present Selectively Revealed, an exhibition of twelve Australian media artworks curated and presented as part of Asialink’s Touring Exhibition Program.

A selection of Australia's industry leaders have signed on as ambassadors to lend their support to the carecareers initiative, projectABLE.

TIN - The International Network has launched an online Pacific Rim Human Rights database which seeks to record human and cultural rights violations in the Pacific Rim area and stimulate public debate on issues of human rights.

White Balloon Day on Sept 7 (during Child Protection Week 4–11 Sept) is the initiative of Bravehearts Inc. and the only national annual campaign taking the fight against child sexual assault to every corner of Australia.

Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme. According to the campaign, the NDIS would revolutionise the way people with a disability, their families and carers are supported in Australia.

Perth children are hosting a disco to raise money to buy shoes for kids in remote villages in Bali. $15 a ticket and each ticket will buy one under-privileged child a pair of schools shoes and socks for 2012.

An inspiring message shared by two gorgeous little girls.. What can we learn from our children that will help us all collectively evolve and grow into our highest potential as a loving human race. A profound and simple step transforming our world.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the leading underlying cause of death for all Australians was Ischaemic heart disease. Cerise & Co. is proud to announce that we support heart disease research through our pearl necklace donation.

YMCA Australia and AAC ID Solutions sign Preferred Supplier Agreement. The agreement provides all YMCA's nationwide with incredible discounts on wristbands, lanyards and other identification solutions.

Bond University, Australia's first private, not-for-profit University, today announced the appointment of Professor Tim Brailsford, as the institution's next Vice-Chancellor and President...

The historic village of Chiltern presents an evening of fun and fabulous fashion for the Flutterby Foundation.

On 16 May 2011, Phang Legal took part in Law Week by presenting at the Auburn City Council Library on the topic of Elders Law to a predominantly Chinese-speaking audience.

Discover the powerful message behind Henry Fords quote " If you think you can do a thing or think you cannot do a thing you are absolutely right" This inspiring quote sums up the power we all have within us to change our thinking and our lifes.

TIN - The International Network has started a petition to stop three mines in the Tarkine. The Tarkine is an expansive wild area in Tasmania with Australia's largest temperate rainforest. Mining this area would have devastating effects.

School children at North Narrabeen Primary have raised over $10,000 for Cure Our Kids.

The community and disability care sector is set to grow rapidly in regional centres such as Coffs Harbour over the next five years.

Gold Coast locals flock to QLD Flood fundraiser Heartwave

Muttonbirds have, up to now, been known as the most prolific seabird in the Southern Hemisphere. However, eight consecutive years of field research on Wedge Island on the Tasman Peninsula has shown a 66% decline in their breeding population.

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A busload of families from Lockyer Valley’s flood stricken Grantham region are set to take part in this weekend’s giant heart formation at the Heartwave Beach Walk 2011

Holmes, Occhilupo, Bateup and Bartholomew among celebrities to join hundreds of Queenslanders at fundraising beach walk which will culminate in giant heart formation as visual message of support to QLD flood victims.

Green IT not-for-profit promotes awareness and continued development of positive environmental impact by introducing a new initiative through Professional Membership for supporters.

A Bartercard university scholarship has been awarded to a local Western Australian, Anusuya Krishnan for her volunteer effort and commitment towards helping HIV positive patients located in Nepal, India.

Local 28-year old William House who became a paraplegic three years ago after a tragic traffic accident is even more determined to re-engage in the community and work-force with the support of Bartercard.

Gold Coast locals to converge on fundraising beach walk to create a giant heart formation and send a visual message of support to those affected by the QLD floods

It appears from obtained correspondences that, Queenscliff businesses that objected to the fundraising activities of the Queenscliff Seafood Feast Inc, have "flip-flopped" and now wish to cash-in on the event.