In response to the alarming findings unveiled by the Grattan Institute's report on Australia's literacy crisis, Speech Pathology Australia is stepping forward to advocate for a… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/speech-pathologists-champion-phonics-and-increased-presence-in-schools-as-key-to-addressing-australias-reading-crisis.html)

Changes to the Board of Directors at Osteopathy Australia Dr Michelle Funder (Osteopath) has stepped down as the dedicated President from the Osteopathy Australia Board, after… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/osteopathy-australia-appoints-new-president-and-vice-president-and-changes-to-board.html)

Charity provider Meals on Wheels has reported an almost 50 per cent decline in volunteers for its Queensland branch since the COVID-19 pandemic. Meals on Wheels Queensland chief… More details

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The Hon. Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke today announced the appointment of Mr Michael Ebeid AM as the new Chair of the Screen Australia Board, and the reappointment of Ms Megan… More details

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Dietitians Australia welcomes the appointment of Magriet Raxworthy as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Dietitians Australia, following a unanimous decision from its board… More details

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The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) has announced the appointment of Muriel Wymarra, a Torres Strait Islander woman born and raised in Gimuy (Cairns) as an Ordinary… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/australias-peak-social-workers-association-announces-first-torres-strait-island-board-director.html)

Artificial intelligence (AI) ‘scholarships’ are now on offer to one million Australians, in a bid to increase the nation’s literacy of a technology estimated to be worth $4 trillion… More details

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The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) will hold a Women in Dentistry Breakfast as part of its Sydney International Dental Conference, with guest speaker Olympian and… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/adia-hosts-women-in-dentistry-breakfast-to-recognise-changing-face-of-industry.html)

The longtime head of the National Rifle Association (NRA) says he is resigning, just days before the start of a civil trial over allegations he diverted millions of dollars from… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/national-rifle-association-ceo-wayne-lapierre-announces-resignation.html)

The Victorian Government has welcomed the appointment of a new CEO for Ports Victoria.  Craig Walker has been appointed to the position and will commence in his new role in February… More details

(Full details: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/2023/ports-victoria-appoints-new-ceo.html)