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Anja de Rozario

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Lockdown poses ‘alarming increased risk’ of child abuse

Today, 10 September, marks Australia’s longest-running campaign for preventing child sexual abuse - Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day.

Every day is R U OK? Day in lockdown

Today, 9 September, is R U OK? Day and with the current public health situation, many Canberrans could use the check-up now more than ever. The harm prevention charity endeavours to open up...

Research into mental health AI wins $4,000 prize

Researchers from the University of Canberra had just three minutes to pitch their research projects last week as they competed for funding as part of the global Three Minute Thesis (3MT) contest.

Nutritionist’s top tips to stay healthy in lockdown

Congratulations Canberrans on surviving our first month of lockdown. Remember, you are doing great to have come this far, and now is not the time to be putting a world of pressure on...

Fathers of Loss provide support for others this Father’s Day

As Father’s Day nears and many of us prepare festivities, it’s important to also extend support and acknowledgement to the fathers who will be grieving the loss of an infant or child. In...

Order in for Father’s Day

Good news! Celebrating Father’s Day in lockdown does not have to mean bringing Dad burnt breakfast in bed, primary school-style. Stay the classy adult you are and order Dad something fancy from...

Bright Pink Lipstick Day: Lifting up Pink Hope

Friday 17 September is Bright Pink Lipstick Day, where Canberrans can “wear, share and show they care” about family health history. Funds raised will go towards Pink Hope, a charity filling the gap...

Dodds family calls Rivett ex-govie home for over 50 years

In September 1971, the Dodds Family first arrived in Canberra, dressed in hats and scarves for the snowy weather of the tales they had heard from Perth. Neville, an Army man, was posted...

What’s required for student nurses enlisting in the callout

Canberra Health Services (CHS) has confirmed the mandated training required for any student nurse responding to ACT Health’s callout to join the front lines of COVID response. “We have been working closely with...

UC wins critical funding to increase women in STEM

University of Canberra celebrated a major grant from the Australian Government on Monday as part of the Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WiSE) program. Eight organisations will receive a boost from WiSE, to...

How lockdown has been weighing on rideshare drivers

Since the beginning of lockdown, public transport, including taxis and rideshare services, have been classed as essential workers in the ACT. Unlike standard public transport, rideshare drivers are particularly financially vulnerable, given that...

Veteran nurse returns to help recruit front line workers

Nurse Jenny Hegarty’s expertise was needed once again to bolster the ranks of ACT Health’s COVID-19 response.
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