More children waiting for secure housing
The number of families with children waiting for social housing has jumped by almost 10 percent in six months, as new data shows Queenslanders are waiting almost
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Extra support for sexual assault victims
Two new state-funded support programs to support victims of sexual assault will be rolled out in Queensland next year.
State Minister for Prevention of Domestic and
Read more29 July 2024
Pill testing site for Gold Coast Schoolies
Pill testing will be offered to school leavers on the Gold Coast this year.
Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said a confidential and free service would be
Read more26 July 2024
On country program for youth offenders
An on country youth justice trial will soon begin in Queensland’s north-west, with the first tender announced today.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles said local
Read more23 July 2024
AI tracks public seating use in Sydney trial
Moveable, AI-supported seating is being used in Sydney to better understand how people use public spaces.
Created by UNSW Sydney industrial designers in collaboration
Read more23 July 2024
Scammers poised to strike after outage
Australians are being warned to be extra vigilant for scammers following last week’s global computer outage.
The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning consumers and
Read more22 July 2024
Young face barriers to pain treatment
Ninety percent of young people who are living with chronic pain in Australia have reported being ignored by doctors, with many contemplating suicide.
The 2024 National
Read more22 July 2024
Brain app supporting thousands worldwide
An award-winning Australian app focused on brain health has now been downloaded more than 100,000 times in more than 200 countries.
BrainTrack, a Dementia Australia
Read more22 July 2024
$17 billion upside to housing upgrades
Energy efficient upgrades to low-income housing has the potential to grow Australia’s economy by $17 billion.
An Australian Council of Social Service
Read more22 July 2024
Stop the scroll call from mental health groups
Mental health organisations have suggested limiting infinite scroll features as one measure to improve the safety of social media platforms for young people.
In a
Read more18 July 2024