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Less Time at the Desk Can Alleviate Depression – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd September 2013 - Researchers have found that spending less time sitting down could improve symptoms of depression. The study Sitting-time, physical activity and depressive symptoms in mid-aged…

Racism Influences Health Outcomes – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th September 2013 - An international review led by the University of Melbourne has found children and young people experience poor mental health, depression and anxiety following experiences of racism.…

Social Impact Bonds Face Big Hurdles – UK Think Tank

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd September 2013 - Harnessing private cash to finance public services via ‘Social Impact Bonds’ is unlikely to appeal to mainstream investors because of the impossibly high risks they…

Disability Access Apps Fall Short

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd September 2013 - Research into Australia-relevant online and mobile applications (apps) to assist people with disability has found a glaring gap in the local market for apps that profile the accessibility…

Program Gets Mature Workers Back on Their Feet

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd September 2013 - A new program in Victoria will help mature aged workers get back into the workforce. Set to begin in early September, Experience + Work Ready will be a free program run by the Brotherhood…

Jobs Faceoff between Aussie Youth and Working Tourists

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd September 2013 - New research suggests tourists on working holiday visas are trumping unemployed local youth in the battle for jobs, prompting calls from academics for changes to migration policy.…

Social Media a Tough Internal Sell for NFPs

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 27th August 2013 - While social media is now seen as a necessary communication tool, many Not for Profits struggle to get senior management and the board on-side to understand the importance of the real…

Aussies Staying in Jobs Longer

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2013 - Australians are staying in their jobs for longer, according to new figures released last week that show a shift to longer term employment. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’…

Education an Employment Boost for Prisoners

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2013 - New US research has strengthened the link between prison education and the post-release employment prospects of prisoners. Employment after release was 13% higher among prisoners…

Keep Job Seekers Happy to Protect Reputation: Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th August 2013 - Organisations risk alienating prospective supporters through poor recruitment practices, new research suggests. Figures released this month revealed that 84% of UK job seekers…

Average Wage Rising: Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th August 2013 - The average full time weekly wage has risen 4.8% to $1,485.80 per week in the past 12 months, according the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics report. Those employed in the public…

Australians Feeling Safer

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st August 2013 - Australians are feeling safer and property crime rates are falling, but new research by The Australia Institute suggests election promises and government policies that get ‘tough…

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