Amid the sound of air-raid sirens and the threat of missiles, Sofiia Yakymenko logs onto her computer for an online lesson. Key points: More than 120 Monash University student teachers have joined an international initiative to educate Ukrainian children affected by war The program was initiated by Smart Osvita and provides online classes to thousands…
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Victorian hospital introduces new program to defuse conflict
With aggression toward medical staff on the rise, a leading melbourne hospital has introduced a new program to defuse conflict. Instead of introducing more security staff, clinicians are being encouraged to use calming strategies. At Sunshine Hospital, staff are building a rapport with patients through conversation and fun personal profiles posted on the walls. At…
Spirit of SA art exhibition showcases state’s people, places and icons to support children with cancer
Among the lovelier lyrics in Don McLean’s song about Vincent van Gogh are those that refer to “faces lined in pain” being “soothed beneath the artist’s loving hand.” Key points: The Spirit of SA collection showcases people, places and objects with strong ties to SA The works will be auctioned off to raise $100,000 to…
What not to say to grieving parents
That was the reason Walkerden called the Red Nose Grief and Loss support line (1300 308 307, available 24 hours a day). Between July 2021 and June 2022, volunteers who have experienced the sudden and unexpected loss of a child have received 5,238 calls – a 20 per cent rise compared to the previous year….
The latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories
Here’s a quick wrap of each Australian jurisdiction’s latest COVID-19 statistics for Sunday, July 31. You can get a more detailed, visual breakdown through the ABC’s Charting the Spread story here. This list will be updated throughout the day, so if you do not see your state or territory, please check back later. You can…
As an adult, parkour helped Amy Han rediscover the joy of play and her surroundings
Most adults wouldn’t even think of “playing” outside, but with parkour, Amy Han does just that. Amy is not jumping off any buildings though. She’s there for the softer side of parkour, that almost anyone can do. “I can’t think of a better way to incorporate movement and exercise and play into life,” she said….
Out-of-control car crashes into front yard of Flinders Park home, leaving path of destruction
South Australia Police are investigating an incident at Flinders Park last night where a car crashed into the front yard of a home, causing significant damage. Key points: A car crashed into the front yard of a Flinders Park home last night Its driver lost control on Collingwood Avenue about 7.15pm, causing significant damage There…
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan announces more pay for 150,000 public sector workers
Teachers, nurses, police officers, cleaners and public servants in Western Australia have been offered a six per cent pay rise as a buffer to rising inflation. The WA government has increased its wage offer for 150,000 public sector workers to three per cent annually over the next two years, up from 2.75 per cent, along…
How hiking helped Chelle transform from being a ‘functioning alcoholic’ and climb out of addiction
An Albany woman has plumbed the lowest depths and climbed high peaks in a battle with the bottle. Key points: Chelle Fisher battled alcohol and drug addiction from her teens She has climbed eight mountains in eight days to raise awareness and money for a WA family violence center Ms Fisher says hiking has helped…
Perth weather: Perth is set to cop up to 75mm of rain and damaging winds over the next three days
Batten down the hatches. Perth is set to cop up to 75mm of rain and damaging winds over the next three days. The bureau is forecasting a very high chance of showers on Monday with the chance of a thunderstorm. Damaging winds are also possible, the bureau has warned, with up to 25mm of rain…