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Who we are We are a group of SCEGGS Alumni who are opposed to the Religious Discrimination Bill that is currently being discussed in the Australian Parliament. We believe it is important for community members to speak out against this divisive and discriminatory Bill. We are proud to be graduates of a school that welcomes […]

The recent publicity about a Queensland school’s enrolment contract sent to parents reopened a deep personal wound in my heart. As reported in the media, the school asked parents to sign a statement that states “homosexual acts” are immoral, listing them along with bestiality, incest and paedophilia as “offensive to God”. As I write, I

The quality of care provided to care to cancer survivors will be the burning issue at the first of Flinders University’s Fearless Conversations, which returns for 2022. Lynn Cameron, The Advertiser, 1 February 2022 Julie McCrossin has survived cancer – but her struggles didn’t end when the treatment stopped. After beating stage four oropharyngeal cancer

Head and neck cancers are among the most commonly diagnosed in Australia. They’re also some of the most beatable, but all too often drastic treatment, like the removal of parts of the tongue, jaw and throat lead to permanent disability for the survivor. A support group is calling on the Federal Government to help fund

After the wonderful enthusiasm and participation of over 60 people from across Australia, we are excited to officially launch Deck the Halls performed by Australia’s first-ever Head and Neck Cancer Virtual Choir. We were thrilled that so many people from across the head and neck community joined us to help Raise the Voices of people living with Head and Neck

Insights Magazine, Wed, 22nd September 2021 Have you seen pictures of young people involved in School Strike 4 Climate events in Australia? They are passionate, organised and committed. Adjectives most of us with children would feel pretty good about applying to our own offspring. But they do ask awkward questions. Questions about why our political

This September 2021 Community Zoom Forum attracted nearly 400 registrations. The focus was on offering practical strategies for the parents and grandparents of adolescents and teens who are dealing with anxiety, instability and uncertainty. The highlight of the event was Julie’s live interviews with three students from three high school students, Ruby, Tobey and Mushka from years 10,

The Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre (AWCCC) in Darwin has used an education and network strategy to more than double the number of Indigenous cancer patients receiving radiotherapy, helping to address a disproportionately high mortality rate caused by challenges such as late diagnosis and access to care. Since its establishment in January 2010, the AWCCC

Please join the conversation as SAHMRI and the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research bring proton therapy to Australia. How can we improve the radiation experience for patients & families? The Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research is a highly anticipated centre that will deliver technologically advanced precision radiotherapy, providing treatment