National News and Updates

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program 2013-14 Applications now Open!

Monday, 06 August 2012 10:18

Jobs Australia Foundation are very excited to announce that the application process for the second Jobs Australia Foundation, Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) has commenced.

Judith Leeson Award for Excellence in Career Teaching

Monday, 30 April 2012 09:51

In an event not seen since the 2000 ACS Award, both Finalists in the Secondary school category were selected as joint winners of the 2011 ACS Judith Leeson Award for Excellence in Career Teaching.

Pookie the Roo Hits the Big Time on the World Stage

Tuesday, 24 April 2012 10:21

Australian authors Deborah Gray, Jennifer Stevens, Sheryl Garrick and Kristina Modrzynski are achieving worldwide success just a year after publishing their first children's book.

Australian Social Trends - Disability and Work

Thursday, 19 April 2012 11:57

The March issue of the Australian Bureau of Statistics' publication "Australian Social Trends" includes an article on "Disability and Work" which looks at the characteristics of working-age people with disability and their involvement in the labour force.
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Aboriginal Health Council of SA Wins National Award

Monday, 16 April 2012 10:28

The Aboriginal Health Council of SA Inc. has won the national ‘Excellence in Indigenous Health Award for Improving Access to Primary Health Care'.

Entries now open for National Youth Week competitions!

Thursday, 05 April 2012 09:53

Minister for School Education Peter Garrett has urged young Australians aged 12-25 to take part in the National Talent and Win Free Stuff competitions being held as part of National Youth Week 2012.
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Input needed into Indigenous careers program

Wednesday, 04 April 2012 10:03

The Australian Government are asking Interested parties to submit their views on a discussion paper entitled "Indigenous Youth Careers Pathways Program"

 

Youth Homelessness Matters Day is here again!

Tuesday, 03 April 2012 12:10

Youth Homelessness Matters Day is being held on Wednesday 18 April to raise public awareness about youth homelessness.

Spread the word about the Gutsy Challenge!

Thursday, 29 March 2012 08:51

The Gutsy Challenge is a motivational fundraiser for gastro-intestinal (GI) cancer research that involves students eating 2 fruit and 4 veg every day for 1 week.

Nursing Careers Allied Health Magazine – Issue 6 – out now

Tuesday, 27 March 2012 09:53

View the latest employment and education opportunities for nurses and allied health professionals.