Happy Social Sciences Week 2024! The week was launched at Parliament House in Canberra this morning. Thanks to all who attended + congratulations to Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia Rechnitz Award recipients: socialsciences.org.au/news/academy-s… Explore #SSW2024: socialsciencesweek.org.au #socialsciences

GiveOUT is an LGBTQIA+ led national organisation focused on increasing funding to rainbow communities. Donate today: giveoutday.org.au/blaq

ECU and its Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research, Kurongkurl Katitjin, proudly celebrate 27yrs contributing to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health with the Australian Indigenous Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet by welcoming new Director, Professor Bep N Uink—the first

Feeling proud and very excited ✨

We’re delighted to present 15 finalists shortlisted in the #ShapingAustraliaAwards for their work across #teaching, #research and #community service. View and vote for your favourite entries today at shapingaustraliaawards.com.au/the-finalists

Walawaani Conference aims to deliver a holistic sharing of knowledges & wisdom to support the palliative care journey for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander individuals, families & communities. Standard registrations close 1 November: 🔗 bit.ly/48w3eU1

If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and LBTIQA+ and would like to share your experiences of identity, expression, sexual health and wellbeing then please reach out to me. Interviews are either in person (Sydney) or online.

Main takeaway from Xia et al.'s (2024) recent article: Parents shouldn't assume their children know they’re loved; instead, they should actively show affection, support, and understanding to help them feel to make them feel loved and help them flourish. ow.ly/IJ4M50TTUCG

It’s not always easy growing older. To make this easier for you, the Elder Care Support Program can help you navigate the aged care system and connect you with the services you need to make life a little bit easier: naccho.org.au/elder-care-sup… #ElderCareSupport #AgedCare

A shockingly high proportion of LGBTQA+ adults in the ACT have encountered thoughts of suicide at some point in their lives. Our new briefing papers delve into these experiences and the need for supportive, inclusive interventions. Read more here:pulse.ly/wewlgzr9mb

Applications for Discovery Indigenous for funding commencing in 2026 are now open in the Research Management System and will close at 5:00 pm (AEDT) on Thursday 20 February 2025. For more information: arc.gov.au/news-publicati…

We introduce to you the invited speakers and presenters of the #SRCD25 Biennial Meeting (bit.ly/SRCDmeettheinv…), themed "Promoting Integrative Developmental Science." #SRCD #event #conference #policy #childdevelopment #science #developmentalscience #research #minneapolis

As Indigenous peoples, our ways of knowing, being, and doing are central to health and wellbeing. Join #Lowitja2025 to explore leadership, justice, and truth-telling. Submit your abstract to share insights on self-determination and sovereignty. 👉 lowitjaconference.org.au/2025-abstracts/

The list of those who managed to make a submission on the social media minimum age bill, within the very short time frame: aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…

Early Bird Registrations for for the 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2025 are now open! Register today: hubs.li/Q02-4wYG0 #Lowitja2025

Every year on 8 December, we celebrate Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day. At LHA, this day is particularly meaningful as it highlights the diversity within LGBTIQ+ populations, celebrates this richness, and raises awareness of pansexuality. pulse.ly/9c0wjqnxdx

Excited to announce my new research - the First Nations Childhood Cancer Research team which will work closely with communities to help close the gap in childhood cancer outcomes. thewest.com.au/news/health/wo…

A reminder Albanese Gov is paying a private American prison company with an appalling human rights record $2.3 billion over 5 years to run our onshore detention centres. Appalling especially now with the power to strip search people without a warrant & take phones for any reason.

Our cultural safety policy brief summarises and presents the key points and findings of the recent discussion paper. Read more: hubs.li/Q02_Tpts0

New research suggests anti-Black racism underlies negative reactions to requests for DEI statements for employment among people who identify as conservative. See more from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/jfu