The Australian government is being challenged to do more to keep indigenous young people connected to culture. Advocacy organisation Family Matters has claimed Australia risks creating another ‘stolen generation’ of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander children under the guise of ‘care’. In a statement released yesterday, the organisation said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were 10.6 times more likely to be removed from families than non-indigenous kids. Educational Framework Manager Vanessa Blount said it was important for children within out-of-home programs to maintain an authentic sense of identity and connection to their cultural background. “In our educational frameworks, we…
Author: Louise Osborne
Australians are sourcing productivity tips as COVID-19 restrictions continue to confine residents in their homes for the foreseeable future. Students and employees affected by the restrictions are only permitted to leave for essential reasons, forcing many Australians to work and study from home. The ‘working from home’ or WFH hashtag has reached peak popularity as a result of COVID-19, with thousands of users sharing their new lockdown distractions, achievements and ‘complete fails’ online. If you are WFH and join Skype meetings, always consider if the ‘art’ on the wall is: 1) In the frame 2) Appropriate pic.twitter.com/CqRAvCV4AF — Gareth Barlow…
Illawarra gyms are transitioning to online classes and forums to keep people connected during COVID-19 restrictions. With a large number of community members relying on these facilities for socialisation, many experts are concerned about the negative effect isolation may have on mental health. Curtin University of Technology researchers Gillian Street, Ray James and Gayley Cutt, released a statement about the connection between health and exercise. “People who participate in sports clubs and organised recreational activity enjoy better mental health, are more alert, and more resilient against the stresses of modern living,” the statement read. “Socially supported physical activity is shown…
Small creative businesses and companies within the music industry have expressed concerns the Australian federal government is not providing adequate financial support throughout the COVID-19 restrictions. Sole-traders and local business owners have said they will not receive enough or any benefits under the government’s proposed stimulus package. Creative businesses in the Illawarra have said they are vulnerable to debt, as they operate closely with large events that have been cancelled.