Check out our five outstanding Community Champion finalists for the #ShapingAustraliaAwards24 in The Australian today. These individuals have made a tangible impact on the lives of locals and have built genuine connections within the community. This year's finalist projects include a world-first adult playground designed for individuals with #intellectualdisability, making testing for infectious diseases more accessible for remote First Nations communities, helping students with intellectual disabilities experience uni life, making speech pathology accessible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and providing free, tailored support for regional businesses. You can vote for your favourite community champion here. https://lnkd.in/grJwJkNF #auspol #disabilityinclusion #accessibility
Universities Australia
Education Administration Programs
The voice of Australia's universities
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Universities Australia is the peak body representing Australia's university sector – advocating for a strong, internationally competitive university system.
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http://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au
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- 2007
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Luke Sheehy
CEO, Universities Australia I GAICD
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David Lloyd
Vice-Chancellor & President at University of South Australia Co-Vice Chancellor at Adelaide University
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Professor Ren Yi. (PhD, IEAA-SF, Fellow of ARMS)
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David Rose
Strategic Communications Adviser at Universities Australia
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🌟 CALLING ALL Griffith University ALUMNI🌟 The Student Investment Fund (SIF) has been named a FINALIST in the Universities Australia Shaping Australia Awards 2024. This is YOUR FUND, built on the hard work and dedication of YOU and YOUR PEERS. We need YOUR support to win! Please help us SPREAD THE WORD! As of 2024, the SIF remains Australia’s largest sustainability-focused student fund, having trained more than 300 analysts. We’re proud to have generated a total return of 44.38% and awarded $25,000 in scholarships, directly supporting disadvantaged students to a brighter future. SIF alumni are making waves in the industry, driving sustainability initiatives that are reshaping how businesses approach corporate responsibility. From advancing renewable energy projects to championing inclusive finance, SIF graduates are true forces for positive change. Our mission goes beyond investing in markets. It is about investing in people. We are cultivating the socially responsible leaders of tomorrow, equipping and enabling them with the skills and values to create meaningful change for generations to come. 💬 If you're part of the Griffith Business School SIF or CFAIRC alumni community, this is YOUR LEGACY, help us continue to inspire and empower. 🔗 Vote now: https://lnkd.in/gYjJATGy Every vote counts! Let’s SHOW AUSTRALIA the impact we’re making together. Thank you for your support and for being part of a journey that’s truly shaping tomorrow. To meet our students and alumni, visit: https://shorturl.at/ZtbJT To get involved or partner with us, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWkd-FCC #ShapingAustraliaAwards24 #Sustainability #SocialImpact #GriffithUniversity #StudentInvestmentFund
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University of Newcastle's Guyati Garraka wa Witing program is transforming lives by offering essential speech pathology services to Aboriginal children through student placements. Make sure to vote for this incredible program, one of our Community Champion finalists for the #ShapingAustraliaAwards! https://lnkd.in/g2kKYDvi #speechpathology #studentplacements
In rural areas, limited access to speech pathology services leaves many children starting Kindergarten without the language skills to communicate effectively. Our Guyati, Garraka wa Witing project, which translates as “talk, mouth, lips” in Dunghutti, addresses this gap by delivering vital speech pathology services to Aboriginal children through student placements. We're very proud that this project is a finalist for the People's Choice Award at this year's Universities Australia Shaping Australia Awards! Voting is open now, you can find the link in the comment section.
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The Universities Accord (National Student Ombudsman) Bill 2024 is an important step towards ensuring university students are fully supported throughout their studies. Jason Clare MP Mark Dreyfus Read our full media release here: https://ow.ly/ifWV50UhKWH #auspol #highered
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UA hosted its annual end-of-year function yesterday, bringing together members, parliamentarians, ambassadors, journalists, and colleagues from across the sector and industry. Thank you to everyone who attended. Luke Sheehy David Lloyd Jason Clare MP Sarah Henderson Linda Burney David Pocock Professor Nick Klomp CQUniversity Renée Leon Charles Sturt University Paul Harris Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Griffith University Carolyn Evans Robin Schuck Verity Firth Angela Lehmann 李安琪 Mara Bird #auspol #highered
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Thank you to all those who joined us last night. This has been a significant year for Australia’s universities, and your presence tonight reflects a shared understanding of how vital they are to our nation’s prosperity and future – universities matter. We look forward to continuing our work together in the year ahead. Universities Australia #highereducation
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Heart attack and stroke are the biggest killers in Australia. The University of Queensland's Infensa team hopes to change this with help from an unexpected ally – the venomous Australian funnel-web spider. Heart attack survivors risk developing heart failure, treatable only by heart transplant, but donor hearts are in short supply and often damaged during retrieval. The Infensa team has discovered a molecule that prevents cell death during heart attacks or strokes and protects donor hearts during transplantation. Their research is advancing to human clinical trials, aiming to develop the first drug for first responders to administer to people experiencing heart attack or stroke. Discover more about this transformative research, a finalist for our #ShapingAustraliaAwards24 Problem Solver category, and cast your vote for your favourite nation shaper! https://ow.ly/7sXV50U7yQA Australian Government Department of Education Jason Clare MP Glenn King Nathan Palpant Infensa Bioscience UQ Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences Professor Deborah Terry Paul Bonnington Geoff McColl Melissa Brown Kellie-Ann Robinson Associate Professor Mark Smythe Natalie Saez Dr Aline Dantas de Araujo Dr Han Yang Chiu
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The Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024 will deliver much-needed financial relief for Australia’s university students and graduates. Read the full media release here: https://lnkd.in/gvBe5kKy #auspol #highered #studentsupport Jason Clare MP
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Our CEO Luke Sheehy's op-ed in The Australian Research 2025 magazine today. You can read the full article here: https://ow.ly/ojx450UfxI3 #auspol #HigherEd #ShapingAustraliaAwards24
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New research co-authored by Charles Sturt University Rural Health Research Institute academics has indicated a risk of men’s cancer rates climbing by 84 per cent globally by 2050. Research Fellow of Rural Public Health (Epidemiologist) with the Charles Sturt Rural Health Research Institute (RHRI) and co-author of the study Dr Kedir Ahmed said the results showed Australia to be at the top of the list in terms of cancer incidence. Dr Ahmed said the research aimed to contribute to global cancer statistics for men given the absence of male cancer-specific screening programs such as prostate cancer, as well as a higher prevalence of occupational and other modifiable cancer risk factors. Read more here: https://ow.ly/mf5e50UfvhS #UniversitiesMatter #CancerResearch #MenHealth #CancerAwareness #Research #Movember
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