September 15, 2006

Jobs – VIC

Western Metropolitan Regional Council of Adult, Community and Further Education * Administration/Finance Officer RCO 3. On going position – 38 hours p.w. Salary range $45,917 – $50,835 The Western Metropolitan Regional Council of Adult, Community and Further Education is one […]
September 15, 2006

Jobs – NSW

Community Support Worker Part-time There is a Position vacant in a Supported Housing Scheme in the Blacktown area for 21hrs a week initially with the view of becoming full time permanent position. It is essential that persons applying have experience […]
September 15, 2006

Jobs – ACT

Scholarships Project Manager Do you have experience working within the education sector? Looking for an attractive remuneration package? Ready to lead a team full of passion for what they do? Our client specialises in the marketing and delivery of services […]
September 15, 2006

Jobs – QLD

SOCIAL WORKER/FAMILY WORKER * Axiom Family Support Program • Dynamic community organisation • Full time position – Gold Coast • Chance to make a difference! The Axiom Family Support Program (a service of the Horizon Foundation Inc.) works with families […]
September 14, 2006

Merino socks ‘sustainably brand’ Tassie in the US

Best socks ON the planet, best socks FOR the planet help Tassie tourism Tassie’s latest Tourism Talk Newsletter tells how EcoMerino socks have become part of an initiative to raise awareness of Tasmania in North America as a holiday destination. […]
September 14, 2006

Childhood obesity & a specialist exercise program

Enjoyable & ‘effortless’ – a Primary School exercise program Earlier this year PWF heard from a qualified personal and group trainer keen to develop an exercise program, using familiar play, that she believed would set healthier attitudes towards physical activity […]
September 10, 2006

Skills gap – train Aboriginal people

We have a pool of ‘untapped, talented committed people’ Australian businesses have been urged to be more proactive in employing Aboriginal people to fill the nation’s skills shortage reports the ProBono newsletter. At an Aboriginal Employment Forum held in Sydney […]
September 8, 2006

Wildlife Warriors – a tribute to Steve

TQ: you can donate to Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Tourism Queensland (TQ) reports that a fund has been established in Steve Irwin’s memory, to help continue his conservation work through donations to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd. Unfortunately, incorrect information […]
September 7, 2006

‘Fervent commitment’ to Tiwi Forestry

Tiwi Islands plantations – flagship for Great Southern Plantations The Tiwi Land Council wants to reconnect the 3000 people of Melville and Bathurst Islands with the land, in a modern, revenue-raising way – through outside investment, education and the creation […]
September 6, 2006

Racial taunts & a Neighbourhood House response

Horn of Africa muslim women threatened in Carlton, inner Melbourne The Melbourne Times reports that more than 20 women going to English classes at the local Neighbourhood House – trying to ‘fit in’ – are being subjected to racial taunts, […]
September 5, 2006

Obesity – soft drink ‘giants’ respond

Manufacturers agree to major marketing overhaul Advertising, marketing and media magazine B & T reports that soft drink manufacturers including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have agreed to a major marketing overhaul of the $6bn Australian beverages industry that will see: a […]
September 5, 2006

‘Electric Mini Cooper’ – a high-performance hybrid

0-60 in 4 seconds: a car with motors in its wheels! A British engineering firm has put together a high-performance hybrid version of BMW’s Mini Cooper. The PML Mini QED has a top speed of 150 mph. It uses a […]