The odyssey continues. It is four years since the fires that began on February 7th 2009. This is a personal [but public] journal entry to mark the day. We have yet to settle in a new home although we are [finally] very close. We have had five homes [accommodation] in this four year period. I still marvel at the fact…
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A recent tweet from the NTEU ACT Division (@NTEUACT) Australia has 2nd highest level of insecure work in OECD - after Spain. We know that we are approaching 40% of the workforce undertaking insecure work. *Source: Lives on Hold - Unlocking the potential of Australia's workforce. We also hear much about "skills shortages" and the need for "flexibility", yet the…
Vale Chris Cox. A friend and colleague passed away recently. Her funeral filled the local church, spilling from the facade in to the courtyard and beyond. Many came from great distances to pay tribute to her and remember her life. The number of those assembled was a very fitting tribute. Chris worked tirelessly for the young people in the region.…
What young people are thinking: Newspoll youth report. This Newspoll Youth Report reveals quite a positive picture concerning young Australian's current general life satisfaction, and also in relation to their optimism about their personal future. Based on a poll of 803 young Australians: 95% are satisfied with their life overall, 88% are confident that everything will "work out okay" for…