Support & Services

Support group. | Newsreel

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 more 29 July 2024
Schoolies on the Gold Coast. | Newsreel

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 more 26 July 2024
Two hands in Australian outback with red dirt. | Newsreel

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 more 23 July 2024
Public seating in Sydney

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 more 23 July 2024
Crowdstrike headquarters. | Newsreel

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 more 22 July 2024
Woman in pain on couch. | Newsreel

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 more 22 July 2024
Elderly couple on mobile phones. | Newsreel

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 more 22 July 2024
Solar panels on roof. | Newsreel

$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 more 22 July 2024
Young person on mobile phone. | Newsreel

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 more 18 July 2024
Young person in handcuffs. | Newsreel

Child advocates urge million-dollar diversion

It costs one million dollars a year to keep a child in jail, money which could be better spent on preventative measures, according to child advocates. Both the National
Read more 12 July 2024