May 10, 2006

Public transport concessions – students discriminated against

NSW wins travel stoush International students will be ‘heartened’ by the win in a recent legal battle in NSW, reported by The Age. The Administrative Decisions Tribunal in Sydney found the state’s 20,000 overseas students were being discriminated against by […]
May 9, 2006

Trends in community-arts collaborations – PhD Scholarship advertised

A Western Sydney focus that also considers national? & international perspectives This?research topic for a PhD Scholarship is currently being advertised at the University of Western Sydney (UWS) Centre for Cultural Research (CCR) in Arts and Community Collaboration. The?project is […]
May 9, 2006

Workplace legislation to benefit restaurant & catering businesses?

AND lateral thinking needed to address staff exodus from the industry It is vital that all restaurant and catering businesses (R&C), small, medium and large, gain an understanding of the changes and how they can benefit from them says R&C’s […]
May 9, 2006

Wonderful news from Beaconsfield!

Were there tears in your eyes too as you watched those incredible guys walk free from the mine? The emotional rollercoaster will no doubt go on for some time with the funeral of Larry Knight today. Some amazing aspects of […]
May 4, 2006

Yulara recycled waste water a model for other arid zones?

Bottoms up to waste water! Gavin King in the Northern Territory News wrote recently that Yulara residents and tourists will be the first in Australia to drink recycled waste water as part of a $1.3 million project. Effluent will be […]
May 4, 2006

Worldskills National Comp, Forums & Try’aTrade, Melbourne May 5-7

Working to raise the status & standards of vocational skills & training ???During the National Comp. Group Training Victoria together with WorldSkills Australia will run a Try’aTrade program with 20 interactive trades and skills available for anyone to ‘have a […]
May 4, 2006

Backpackers can now work twice as long in Australia

ATEC will continue to lobby government for a working holiday scheme for the US A special bulletin from ‘The Bite’ today heralds Visa changes to the Working Holiday Maker Scheme which means being able to work for 6 months instead […]
May 3, 2006

The Adelaide Hyatt is NOT a Neighbourhood House BUT…..

Q: When is a flash city hotel Not a flash city hotel? A: When it’s hosting a ‘Connecting Up’ Conference and the people are the ‘having a go’ variety from the community, not-for-profit, volunteer sector from all around Oz? – […]
May 1, 2006

Jobs – ACT

Consumers’ Health Forum of Australia Inc -Policy Development Officer* CHF is seeking an experienced Policy Development Officer who will be responsible for formulating policy based on consultation with consumer networks about a range of health issues, with an initial focus […]
May 1, 2006

Jobs – South Australia

A Service Coordinator – New Family Relationship Centre For a position description please contact Kelly Magowan on (03) 9593 2990 or visit the What?s New section of the Family Life website at www.familylife.com.au
May 1, 2006

Jobs – QLD

Fundraising Manager Development Office – Queensland University of Technology* A challenging opportunity exists for an experienced Fundraising Manager. The position reports to the Director, University Advancement and Alumni. The appointee will be expected to have substantial strategic experience with a […]
May 1, 2006

Jobs – NSW

Admin – Waverley Council Waverley is one of Sydneys most popular residential areas, with the world famous Bondi Beach, great public transport, the vibrant Bondi Junction shopping centre and a diverse and involved community. Waverley Council is a major employer […]