Home automation reduces carer dependency
Home automation for people with disabilities can reduce dependence on caregivers and have a long-term financial benefit to funding agencies, such as the NDIS.
New
Read more26 August 2024Support & Services
Development award for Salvos housing complex
A Salvation Army affordable housing complex in Brisbane’s northern suburbs is in the running for national honours after winning a State development award.
The 4-level
Read more21 August 2024
Australia’s childcare ‘deserts’ mapped
Almost a quarter of Australians live in childcare ‘deserts’ with limited access to care and early education for their young children.
An international study,
Read more21 August 2024
Experts meet to discuss online predators
Local and international child protection experts and technology leaders are gathering on the Gold Coast this week to discuss the prevention of online child
Read more20 August 2024
Media literacy lacking in Australian adults
Most Australians are worried about the spread of misinformation on the internet, but do not know how to protect themselves from it.
A new national survey on adult media
Read more19 August 2024
For-purpose businesses can be the real deal
Some of Australia’s most prominent not-for-profit organisations have joined with a Brisbane university to create a pro bono centre to empower purpose-led businesses
Read more19 August 2024
Extreme weather impact triples since 2000
The impact of extreme weather in Australia has more than tripled since the start of the century.
New data released by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) shows
Read more19 August 2024
Business can create both financial and social profits
A global study has found businesses can succeed financially by embracing critical global issues.
The research, which involved Melbourne’s Monash University, explored
Read more19 August 2024
VR enables carers to experience living with dementia
Dementia support workers will use virtual reality (VR) technology to experience life through the eyes of someone living with dementia to enhance care giving.
Dementia
Read more15 August 2024
Brisbane turns red for Red Cross milestone
A red hue will descend over Brisbane tonight as landmarks light up to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Australian Red Cross.
Australian Red Cross CEO Andrew Colvin
Read more13 August 2024