Launch of the Arts West partnership
Arts West is an unique model of nine arts organisations in Melbourne’s west sharing various activities with the aim of collectively raising their profile, building audiences and expanding commercial opportunities. Arts West is the only cooperative arts marketing body of its type in the nation.
Eminent Statesman Ambassador John Bolton to deliver the 31st ADC- Gandel Oration
One of the world’s leading authorities on international affairs, Ambassador John Bolton, will deliver the 31st ADC Gandel Oration on the topic of Global Security Threats: The challenges ahead, offering an unparalleled and unique perspective on world events and the biggest threats facing western democracies today.
New research shows violence against women with disabilities is worse and lasts longer
Women with disabilities experience violence to a higher degree and for longer than women in the general population, with stereotypes of disability contributing to this preventable violence. These are among the key findings of a research project, Voices Against Violence, launched by Natasha Stott Despoja AM, Ambassador for Women and Girls and Chair, Foundation to Prevent Violence against Women and their Children.
Australian study takes top award
A ground breaking Australian study, supported by Gandel Foundation through Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA), took out top honours at the world’s premier inflammatory bowel disease organisation congress, held in Copenhagen in February 2014.
Homeless service for Frankston
The RDNS Homeless Persons’ Program (HPP) – a dedicated service where specialist community nurses provide health care and support to people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness throughout Melbourne – is commencing a three-year trial of the service for the Frankston region.
A Bright Start to the Year
New materials, developed by the Centre for Community Child Health at Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and supported by Gandel Foundation, will help health professionals and educators cope with common childhood problems such as sleep, language development, resilience, oral health, and movement and exercise.
ACO Performs at the magnificent Melbourne Hebrew Congregation
On 25 February 2014, the Australian Chamber Orchestra will bring its stirring interpretations of some of the most memorable works in the string repertoire to the splendid Melbourne Hebrew Congregation in South Yarra.
University of Melbourne to house Germaine Greer archive
The University of Melbourne will become home to the significant lifetime archive of one of the country’s leading thinkers, Germaine Greer. Comprised of items filling
New Pack bolsters support for men with early prostate cancer
Men with early (localised) stage prostate cancer will benefit from the newly launched Localised Prostate Cancer Pack, which aims to meet the needs of men