Sunday, 07 July 2024 11:09
COLES RAISES $9.3M FOR NEEDY
COLES, with the support of customers, pork farmers, and suppliers, raised a record $9.3M for FightMND’s Big Freeze 10, bringing their total to nearly $40M over seven years. Funds will support MND research, treatments, and care initiatives. Top fundraising stores were mostly in regional areas, with Coles Kangaroo Flat raising over $58,000. Contributions came from Big Freeze Beanie and Sock sales, and select supermarket items.
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Sunday, 07 July 2024 11:07
WOMEN INTO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TO encourage more women to run for local council in the September elections, the NSW Government is funding $160,000 for workshops by the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) and Women for Election. These workshops will cover leadership skills, campaign strategies, and councillor responsibilities, targeting underrepresented women, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. This initiative aims to increase diversity in local government representation.
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Sunday, 07 July 2024 11:06
THERE'S A GAP IN SKILLS USE
RESEARCH by SSI reveals that over 620,000 migrant workers in Australia are unable to fully use their skills, despite having higher qualifications than Australian-born workers. Nearly 44% of migrants and refugees are in roles below their skill level. Deloitte Access Economics found that unlocking this potential could add $70 billion to the economy over 10 years, creating 51,000 full-time jobs, raising wages, and boosting productivity in key industries.
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