Army veterans forge ‘life-changing’ new careers as movie extras
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Shaun Barry’s company Extra Specialists helps find veterans work on the screen, often playing the kind of roles they had in real life. A former soldier himself, Mr Barry now…
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Virtual reality technology used to help stroke patients
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A ground-breaking program designed in Sydney is helping stroke patients using virtual reality technology. Website: https://www.9news.com.au/videos/virtual-reality-technology-used-to-help-stroke-patients/cjqkmiju000170grl73l0qp9z
You can now donate to a charity using Google Assistant
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Donating money to a charity or nonprofit organization just got easier for people who use Google Assistant. The voice-activated program now responds to commands to “donate to a charity” or…
Merry XMAS 🙂
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Merry XMAS everybody! Please everyone, put your feet up, relax and unwind! Also, please stay safe on the roads if travelling! Wishing you the best Xmas and happy new year!…
Hampers for community
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Thank you too all our staff at the Hunter Care Group office who made donations towards making these lovely hampers, for those in need over Christmas. Also a big thanks…
Veterans’ support ‘outdated, needs reform’
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In a scathing draft report released on Friday, the commission found Australia’s veterans’ support system was out of date, poorly administered and in need of an overhaul. It recommended the…
Newcastle Uni researchers receive federal funding to tackle major health problems
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UNIVERSITY of Newcastle academics have been awarded $12.4 million by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to support 14 projects aimed at solving critical health problems. Website: https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5808843/newcastle-uni-academics-share-124-million-in-health-research-grants/?fbclid=IwAR1dAQHdgAFUbGQ8S6qZDpn-BNWofWwOE3u7ZV5x_WZGVNx0Zr506emGBCk
Beyond Blue will get a $34 million funding boost
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Beyond Blue will get a $34 million funding boost from the federal government to help people battling depression and anxiety. The money will be used to break down barriers preventing…
Share the Dignity
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Hunter Care Group assisted one of our great Support workers in the Share the Dignity campaign. This aims at supporting women who are homeless or experiencing domestic violence. These bags…
NSW mental health services lacking
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New South Wales only spends only 6.8% of its mental health budget on community mental health services, compared to a national figure of 13.9% . Website: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/nsw-mental-health-services-lacking-report