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We know that there are many modes of learning. One that has been spoken about in recent episodes as critically important is on-the-job learning and how, knowledge sharing between peers, even from different areas of an organisation, can help fuel new ideas and ways of working.Another important learning and development opportunity in the APS is mobility. In our latest episode, Sam Palmer joins us to discuss this and so much more on the topic of learning organisations. Sam is Secretary and a Fellow of IPAA and currently serves as APS reviewer on the independent capability review of the Commonwealth Department of Education on secondment from Austrade.

Radiology Reimagined: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on SonographyArtificial Intelligence, Sonography, OutcomesTony Coles is the CEO of the Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA). He previously served as the Director of Audiology Australia and Chairperson of the Australian Association of Gerontology, starting his career at the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.In this episode, Tony discusses ASA's role in advancing the sonography profession and its future direction. He addresses challenges such as achieving statutory regulation for sonographers, workforce shortages, and remuneration structures that can affect the quality of care. He emphasizes the importance of advocacy and collaboration among professionals to navigate these challenges effectively.Tony highlights the significant role of artificial intelligence (AI) in sonography, noting that while AI can assist in interpreting scans, the human touch remains essential in patient care. He stresses the need for ongoing research, including ASA's studies on scan times, to identify solutions that improve practice efficiency without compromising quality.Additionally, Tony shares insights on the importance of grassroots involvement and passion within ASA, reflecting the organization's commitment to innovation and member satisfaction. He advocates for raising professional standards in sonography and ensuring that practitioners maintain up-to-date skills through specialization and continuous professional development.The conversation also covers the need for greater public awareness of the sonography profession and its critical impact on patient outcomes. By promoting the value of sonography, ASA aims to elevate the profession, enhance educational opportunities, and ultimately improve healthcare delivery across the board.

Oli Flower sits down to talk with Penny Stewart, an intensivist working in Alice Springs, to discuss the upcoming "Together Outback: Hearing the Outback Voices in Healthcare" conference. Music credits: Spinifex Gum - The Children Came Back. Listen to the full track. *** Together Outback: Hearing the Outback Voices in Healthcare 21-22 June, 2024 | Alice Springs Limited free tickets available. Book now to confirm your place! *** Together Outback: Hearing the Outback Voices in Healthcare is a unique conference looking at the challenges of critical care in the rural and remote setting. The need to adapt to the environment, the resources and our patients. How adaption drives the need for innovation and advocacy to build strong critical care in remote Australia. Get ready to be inspired as renowned journalist and Indigenous affairs expert, Stan Grant, takes the stage to share his unique insights on healthcare disparities and   the importance of hearing marginalized voices. With his thought-provoking perspectives, Stan Grant will challenge the audience to think critically about the current state of healthcare and its impact on First Nation communities. But that's not all.  “Together Outback” goes beyond one speaker, providing a platform for numerous   respected doctors and healthcare professionals to share their experiences and expertise. These esteemed individuals will shed light on the challenges faced by  clinicians delivering critical care in regional and remote Australia, as well as the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities, and discuss innovative  approaches to bridging the healthcare gaps. This event is a must-attend for anyone in the healthcare industry who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the issues   faced by First Nation Peoples. The insights shared by the speakers will provide valuable knowledge and tools that can be applied to improve health care practices. Through a professional and compelling tone, this event aims to raise awareness and spark meaningful discussions about  healthcare inequalities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on improving healthcare for all. Prepare to be captivated by the stories, ideas, and solutions presented at “Together Outback: Hearing the Voices in Healthcare.” By attending, you'll be part of a transformative event that will leave a lasting impact on your understanding of healthcare disparities and the importance of inclusivity in the field. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation. *This event is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health's Specialist Training Program (STP) For more information, go to: https://intensivecarenetwork.com/together-outback-the-free-conference-you-must-attend/

Today we chat with Professor Bronwen Dalton. Bronwen is the Head of the Department of Management and the Director of the Masters of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Program at the University of Technology, Sydney. She is also a North Korea expert. In 2012-14 Bronwen was the National Manager, Research at Mission Australia. Bronwen was an expert adviser on the evaluation of the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services' Stronger Families and Communities Strategy. Bronwen has also worked closely on anti-corruption as part of her role as policy officers at the Independent Commission Against Corruption and at the NSW Attorney General's Department. Today we talk about Bronwen's varied background growing up in rural NSW then traveling to Korea and her formative career. We discuss how COVID rapidly accelerated the flexibility of work in our society, Bronwen's current research into the viability of the four day work week and the employee and business outcomes of a four day work week. Bronwen shares the culture shifts which need to happen around a new way of working and what that looks like for the future of work in Australia.

In this episode, we look at the risks and approaches to drought planning, preparedness and recovery and the role that accountants can play in this cycle. To help explore this topic is our guest expert Courtney Bryant, Assistant Secretary from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Listen now.  Host:  Kimberley Ohayon, Manager of Advocacy and Engagement at CPA Australia Guest: Courtney Bryant, Assistant Secretary from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry CPA Australia has released two new My Firm, My Future e-learning modules to further support our regional and rural members.  One on the Drought Support Shared Responsibility Framework which we have referenced in this podcast, and one on Succession Planning for farming clients. Additionally, you can find more useful information by searching “drought” on the official government department site. 

What will the seminar cover?Briefing Counsel is a webinar co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers. This is the second event in a series covering essential topics and skills junior lawyers should be on top of.Junior barristers, Mei Ying-Barnes and Hannah Lilley, who practise from Level Twenty Seven Chambers shared tips on:How to find suitably skilled barristers for your matterWhat documents should be included in a briefTips on ways to communicate with counsel during an ongoing matterMei and Hannah's advice comes from the position of having briefed barristers in their previous roles as solicitors, as well as having received briefs as barristers from boutique, state, national and international law firms. The webinar aims to help solicitors streamline the dispute resolution process by ensuring each lawyer in a team knows what is required of them and avoiding work duplications. Who should attend?All lawyers with litigation practices, especially those 1-5 PQE. PRESENTERSMei Ying-Barnes (Barrister, Level Twenty Seven Chambers)Versatile, client focused and approachable, Mei practises predominantly in the areas of construction, competition and property (including Native Title). She advises and appears (both led and alone) for public and private corporations, State and Federal Government agencies, and individuals on contentious matters in all State and Federal courts. Prior to coming to the Bar, she was a solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills, an associate to the Hon. Justice Margaret Wilson of the Supreme Court of Queensland and in house at the Commonwealth Department of Resources and Energy. Hannah Lilley (Barrister, Level Twenty Seven Chambers)Since coming to the Bar, Hannah has been instructed in a wide range of commercial disputes including those concerning contracts, corporations, equity, misleading and deceptive conduct, banking and insolvency, consumer protection, building and construction (including security of payment), large infrastructure disputes, franchise disputes, insurance and property law. She appears both led and unled in all State and Federal courts. Hannah draws on seven years' experience working as a solicitor, initially at Allens in Brisbane and most recently as a Managing Associate at Linklaters LLP in London. In addition to having been a solicitor, prior to commencing at the Bar, Hannah was an Associate to the Honourable Justice Patrick Keane AC in both the Federal Court of Australia and in the High Court of Australia. MaterialsThe event was originally recorded as a webinar. The video recording and transcript are available here.The recording from event 1 in the series, Life at the Bar, is available here.

Former CBH director and Morawa grain grower Rod Madden is excited about the prospect of a new player entering the grain handling and export market here in Western Australia. The demand for sheepmeat and lamb is continuing to grow in existing and emerging markets throughout Asia. Dr Chris Parker is head of the National Animal Disease Taskforce with the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture says Australia could get hold of at least one million foot-and-mouth disease vaccines with a week.

Georgie is the CEO of Beyond Blue and is known for her decisive and personable leadership style and her track record of delivering complex reforms. She has significant experience in policy development, service delivery and change management across the community, public and private sectors.  Appointed CEO of Beyond Blue in May 2014, Georgie has diversified the organisation's activities and led significant growth in service innovation, suicide prevention and digital offerings in response to community needs.   Previously, she was Deputy CEO of the National Mental Health Commission and for six years prior to that, served as a senior executive at the Commonwealth Department of Health where she had national responsibility for mental health, suicide prevention, substance misuse, cancer and chronic disease. At the same time, she led the strategy and development of legislation to introduce plain packaging of tobacco products in Australia – a world first.  Georgie has also led national reforms to lift Australia's organ and tissue donation rates and worked in the HIV/AIDS sector in Australia and the UK.  Georgie is driven by a determination to do better for people and their families using a community heart and a business head. On today's show, we dived into her journey to becoming the CEO of Beyond Blue and she describes how it is the most purposeful job she has ever had, and still continuing her own growth journey after 8 years in the role. We talked about the challenging work that the team at Beyond Blue faces every day, and how building a culture of trust and clear communication is key to their success. Listen as we discuss:managing oneselfsetting your own personal boundariesthe different types of frameworks organisations can use to manage the well-being of their peopleHow vulnerability can be used as a superpowerand Living as your authentic self is a fundamental pillar in managing your own mental health. Books  mentioned in this episode:Happy Never After by Jill StarkNot Waving, Drowning - Mental illness and vulnerability in Australia: Quarterly Essay 85 By Sarah KrasnosteinWhere to find  Georgie Harman:LinkedInTwitterWebsiteJoin the conversation on Synergy IQ on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram (@synergyiq) and please support other leaders by liking, subscribing and sharing this podcast. Access SynergyIQ Website to get to know more about us. Say hello to our host Daniel Franco on LinkedIn.

Dr. Stephen Duckett, health economist, former Secretary of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, and current Health and Aged Care Program Director at the Grattan Institute, discusses the federal health budget and its potential impacts on aged care, primary care, and hospitals; Dr Sharma canvasses Maeve's Law and the implications for the treatment of mitochondrial disease in children; and the team canvass the recent trend of blue tongued gym junkies. With presenters Panel Beater and Dr Sharma.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Weighing up the positives & negatives of vaccinating our children against Covid19Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Professor Alison McMillann, Officer for the Commonwealth Department of Health Why are parents hesitant to vaccinate their children agaisnt Covid19? Misinformation Impact on fertility If kids don't get sick from Covid, why do we need to vaccinate them? Statistics of adverse reactions to the vaccine Find your nearest vaccination clinicPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weighing up the positives & negatives of vaccinating our children against Covid19 Topics discussed in this episode: Justin speaks with Professor Alison McMillann, Officer for the Commonwealth Department of Health Why are parents hesitant to vaccinate their children agaisnt Covid19? Misinformation Impact on fertility If kids don't get sick from Covid, why do we need to vaccinate them? Statistics of adverse reactions to the vaccine Find your nearest vaccination clinic Purchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in our Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au.

Energy ratings are designed to show home owners how economical their home is to run and, how much their home contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. There are so many contributing factors that make a home energy efficient, and the higher the rating, the better it is.  However there are plenty of economical changes people can make to their homes to make their home more energy efficient. Today, we are going to find out what they are, direct from the government.  Jodie Pipkorn has been working with sustainable housing for government for the last 14 years. Previously an architect in both the UK and in Melbourne, Jodie is now leading the introduction of the new home energy ratings across Australia as part of the nationwide house energy ratings scheme team, within the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.  1. To get the ball rolling, what are energy ratings and how do we know what rating our homes have? 2. Is it an Australian standard or a Victorian Standard? 3. Who determines our home's energy rating? 4. Are there energy ratings for existing homes or just new homes? 5. I would suggest that homes built in the 1970's - 1990's are probably the least energy efficient, what era do you consider to be the least efficient homes? 6. What are some of the simple things we can do to make our homes more energy efficient? 7. What do you get points for when determining your energy rating? 8. How many points would you get, if you had solar hot water for instance? 9. What is the highest rating you can get?     a. Are there any houses in Victoria with that rating? 10. What are the changes currently proposed for the new home energy ratings in Australia? 11. How much extra will that add to the cost of building a home? 12. How much will Australia's new target to reach zero emissions by 2050 make an impact on building property?   For more information go to the following websites: www.nathers.gov.au www.yourhome.gov.au   Need Copywriting? Call the 'Real Copy Right' Hotline: 5977 8889  Email: orders@realcopyright.com.au As well as sales copy, we can also assist you with:  Rental copy Staff profiles for your new and existing staff members Marketing letters/emails Newsletter articles Marketing material for listing kits, mail outs, etc Website blogs Large scale development brochures and websites  

In Episode 82, “Taking Calculated Risks,” Blenheim Partners' Gregory Robinson speaks to former public servant, businessman and engineer, Tim Besley AC. Previously, he has been Chairman of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Leighton Holdings and the CIG Group, Chancellor of Macquarie University and Managing Director of Monier Ltd.We are treated to some fascinating stories from Tim's distinguished career that spanned both public and private sectors, which saw him walk the corridors of power and his eventual appointment as Chairman of the Commonwealth Bank where he played a key role in its privatisation in the 1990s. He shares his views on the financial services industry today, Australia's place on the global stage, and the opportunities. We also hear of Tim's beginnings as an engineer, landing in Sydney at the then Rose Bay International Airport going on to work for the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority, or the Snowy Scheme, which has been hailed as one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world.Tim's career in the public service included senior roles in the Commonwealth Department of Business and Consumer Affairs, the Department of Treasury, the Department of External Territories, the Foreign Investment Review Board, and Customs. He has also previously served as Chairman of the Australian Research Council, the Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies, the Telecommunications Service Enquiry, the University of Newcastle's Science and Engineering Challenge Council, the Wheat Export Authority, and the New South Wales Transport Advisory Board.

Dr Stephen Duckett, health economist, former Secretary of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, and current Health and Aged Care Program Director at the Grattan Institute, discusses the federal health budget and its potential impacts on aged care and mental health; and the team unpack the ongoing coronavirus crisis in India, and explore the benefits of being a polymath. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, and Dr Neo.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Resources for people who suffer from substance abuse disorder.https://www.ddap.pa.gov/Pages/Parent-Panel-Advisory-Council-(PPAC).aspxIt is the mission of the Pennsylvania Parent Panel Advisory Council, working in collaboration with the Commonwealth Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, to advocate for and promote individual and family recovery, hope and healing by improving the understanding and access to, a continuum of care and supports for those who are impacted by substance use and substance use disorders throughout Pennsylvania. https://yorkopioidcollaborative.org The Mission of the York Opioid Collaborative is to coordinate efforts in our region to reduce overdose deaths and to minimize the impact of the opioid epidemic in our community through four areas of focus: Prevent - Rescue - Treat - Recover https://raseproject.org Our MissionTo assist all those individuals affected by substance use issues, problems and concerns by fostering progress, enriching lives and ultimately enhancing the recovery process. https://balmfamilyrecovery.com  We are a full service online educational program focused on helping ALL families be their loved one’s BEST chance at recovery from Substance Use  Disorders and other Use Disorders. This we do through providing International Coach Federation (ICF) Accredited Family Recovery Life Coach Training,  Family Recovery Facilitator Certification, and  Family Recovery Education and Coaching. https://www.nar-anon.org Mission StatementThe Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a twelve step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope.Vision StatementWe will carry the message of hope throughout the world to those affected by the addiction of someone near to them. We will do this by https://www.notonemoreyorkpa.org  Our Mission is to raise awareness and prevent drug abuse in the community through education and community partnerships. https://yorkcountypa.gov/courts-criminal-justice/prison/prison-treat-reentry.html  Ready to Reenter - A resource guide for ex‐offenders returning home.  Returning home can be difficult – we hope that this guide helps you to find resources that make you ready to reenter!  York County Prison Re‐entry Dept. ~ 717‐840‐7579Treatment & Re-entry Programs - These programs aim to target criminal thinking, address substance abuse concerns, and teach life skills - all with the intent to reduce recidivism. Programs include: Batterer's Intervention, Career Development (females only), Community Orientation Reintegration (COR), Freedom Program, Thinking for a Change, Victim Awareness and Violence Prevention. Community Re-entry and Celebrate Recovery are programs facilitated by volunteers from the community. 

On the eve of the 2020 General Election Smart Talk will wrap-up pre-election coverage with a conversation with WITF Reporter Emily Previti. VotesPA is the official site for the Commonwealth Department of State and for questions and voting information, follow this link. Results of the Nov. 3 election in Pennsylvania, and across the country, won’t … Continue reading "Smart Talk: Election Day updates"

Jane Halton AO PSM has a CV that makes heads spin. A formidable, trailblazing woman in the Australian public service, she's a giant in health policy leadership and right now the global ‘go-to' girl on government responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic.There is little Jane doesn't know about leadership: what works, what doesn't and why women need to strategically navigate those corridors of power normally reserved for men. As former head of the Commonwealth Department of Health and the first woman to head up the Department of Finance, Jane has never shied from a challenge.She is Chair of the Gate's Foundation initiative, CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations and one of the few women on the Australian government's National COVID Coordination Commission. She sits on a number of boards, including ANZ and has held international roles in health governance at the WHO and OECD.In BroadTalk Jane speaks openly about what helped shape her ambition and what it's like to be an ‘outsider'. She shares insights to what makes a good leader great; whether leadership traits are gendered; why women around the globe are leading better than many men right now, and the key skills needed to drive ‘new leadership' in the 2020's.BroadTalk is hosted by journalist Virginia Haussegger and produced by Martyn Pearce. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Astrid and I discuss her more than 31 years of experience predominantly working for the Commonwealth Department of Human Services including in 18 Centrelink offices both in Victoria and New South Wales. Astrid recounts her other roles within Centrelink such as Job Capacity Assessor and an eight-month stint as a Case Manager in the aftermath of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfire disaster. In addition to being a social worker, Astrid is also a rehabilitation counsellor and has a strong interest in assisting injured people to return to work. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: Commonwealth Department of Human Services, encompassing Centrelink, Medicare and the Child Support Agency – https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs – https://www.dva.gov.au/ Vocational rehabilitation (providers of occupational and workplace rehabilitation) – https://www.arpa.org.au/ Rehabilitation counselling – https://www.asorc.org.au/aboutus/about-rehabilitation-counsellors 2009 Victorian Bushfires – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Saturday_bushfires Maslow's hierarchy of needs – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs Rob Gordon, Psychologist (ABC 7.30 Report) – https://www.abc.net.au/7.30/trauma-for-bushfire-survivors-can-last-a-very-long/11698456 Apartheid in South Africa – https://www.history.com/topics/africa/apartheid Australian Association of Social Workers – https://www.aasw.asn.au/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HdJsmFzXbhM98TNNglBFfXoHi0SkYt9I/view?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/message

The data official statistical offices collect and generate are of vital importance to the work of national governments and international organizations. However, the work of collecting national data can be difficult and at times can be politicized, and as with so much over the last several months, the COVID pandemic has only shown how important national statistics are as well as how fraught their interpretation can be. Official statistics is a focus of this episode of Stats and Stories with guest Gemma Van Halderen. Gemma Van Halderen is Director of the Statistics Division in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Prior to joining ESCAP in June 2018, Gemma was a member of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Executive Team, leading the transformation of ABS’ statistical programs and implementation of modernized statistical capabilities. She was responsible for transformation strategies and programs for data sharing, data integration and micro-data access including ABS’ contribution to the Australian Government’s Data Integration Partnership for Australia. Among her many responsibilities at different levels, in 2017, Gemma was seconded to the Commonwealth Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to prepare the Government’s response to a Productivity Commission Inquiry into Data Availability and Use.

In the latest Democratic Fundamentals, Renée Leon, former Secretary of the Commonwealth Department of Human Services, and Peter Shergold, former Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, discuss the challenges and opportunities for the APS as the world eases restrictions with hosts Mark Evans and Michelle Grattan. Democratic Fundamentals is produced in partnership with Democracy 2025, The Conversation and contentgroup.

https://youtu.be/83YR00X_wCw Host: Fraser Cain ( @fcain )Special Guest: This week we are pleased to welcome Dr. Fred Watson ( @StargazerFred / http://www.fredwatson.com.au ) to the WSH. Fred is Australia’s first Astronomer-at-Large, an outreach and advocacy role within the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. He is graduate of the universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh, and worked at both of Britain’s Royal Observatories before joining the Australian Astronomical Observatory as Astronomer-in-Charge in 1995.   Recognised internationally for helping to pioneer the use of fibre optics in astronomy during the 1980s, Fred is best known today for his award-winning radio and TV broadcasts, books, music and other outreach ventures. He holds adjunct professorships in several Australian universities, and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2010. He has an asteroid named after him (5691 Fredwatson), but says that if it hits the Earth, it won't be his fault.   His latest book, Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets, was published by Columbia University Press in January.   You can follow Fred on Twitter at @StargazerFred Regular Guests: Dr. Pamela Gay ( https://cosmoquest.org/x/ & @starstryder ) Moiya McTier ( https://www.moiyamctier.com/ & @GoAstroMo ) Allen Versfeld ( http://www.urban-astronomer.com / @uastronomer ) This week's stories: - Fomalhaut b planet goes bye-bye! - Black Hole collision with VERY different masses. - New information on Venus in MESSENGER data! - The last Spitzer photograph. :^(   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/ for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. http://www.astrosphere.org/ Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Hosts: Fraser Cain (universetoday.com / @fcain) Dr. Pamela Gay (Cosmoquest.org / @StarStryder ) Moiya McTier (https://www.moiyamctier.com/ / @GoAstroMo) Allen Versfeld (https://www.urban-astronomer.com/ / @uastronomer) This week we are pleased to welcome Dr. Fred Watson to the WSH. Fred is Australia’s first Astronomer-at-Large, an outreach and advocacy role within the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. He is graduate of the universities … Continue reading "Weekly Space Hangout: April 22, 2020 – Dr. Fred Watson talks Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets" The post Weekly Space Hangout: April 22, 2020 – Dr. Fred Watson talks Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets appeared first on Universe Today.

Hosts: Fraser Cain (universetoday.com / @fcain) Dr. Pamela Gay (Cosmoquest.org / @StarStryder ) Moiya McTier (https://www.moiyamctier.com/ / @GoAstroMo) Allen Versfeld (https://www.urban-astronomer.com/ / @uastronomer) This week we are pleased to welcome Dr. Fred Watson to the WSH. Fred is Australia’s first Astronomer-at-Large, an outreach and advocacy role within the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. He is graduate of the universities … Continue reading "Weekly Space Hangout: April 22, 2020 – Dr. Fred Watson talks Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets" The post Weekly Space Hangout: April 22, 2020 – Dr. Fred Watson talks Exploding Stars and Invisible Planets appeared first on Universe Today.

Professor Janeen Baxter is the Director of the Australian Research Council Centre for Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course, which is administered by the Institute for Social Science Research. Janeen has a long and illustrious career in this field, as not only is she a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and a former member of the Academy’s Executive Committee, but Janeen is also a former Chair of the Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences panel for the ARC College of Experts. Janeen’s research dovetails neatly with the concerns of the Centre, as she is particularly interested in the ways that family dynamics impact life course pathways and wellbeing. Such research has significant policy ramifications, as indicated by the relationship between the Centre and several government departments, and especially the Commonwealth Department of Social Services. In the podcast, Janeen reflects on the way her love of a challenge has contributed to her success in her career, and led her to the opportunities mentioned above. Recognising the increasing difficulties facing Early Career Researchers in developing their careers, in the video Janeen explains the usefulness of collaborating and moving outside of your immediate research interests in order to both network more effectively, and to create your own opportunities. In the podcast Janeen offers advice for more senior academics, particularly on how to ensure cohesiveness within much larger research projects.

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=2d1ed620-77a9-410b-8b0e-be4020d96694DESCRIPTIONIn this instalment of the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Practice Excellence Adviser at the Institute, Vanessa Beenders sat down with Bevan Damm and Matthew Crane, authors of the new Green Paper 'How To Make Private Health Insurance Healthier' to discuss their research and findings.The healthcare system in Australia is complex. It involves many funders and healthcare providers with competing interests, both from the public and private sectors. However, despite its complexity, the healthcare system in Australia is one of the best in the world and, for a long time, private health insurance has been a part of that system. So, without reducing or expanding the role of PHI in the healthcare system more broadly, how can the community get more from private health insurance?Discussion topics include:•The complexities surrounding the current structure of Private Health Insurance and the Public healthcare system including regulations, community rated products, Medicare rebates and risk equalization.•Different philosophical viewpoints on how to make private health insurance work better including the Medicare levy surcharge, priority in the current system for claiming and treatments and appropriate care in the public healthcare system.•Key issues in the current system that Bevan and Matt have addressed in their key paper including; •Limitations and lack of ability for a patient to choose the correct treatment and how to receive said treatment. •Confusion surrounding the policyholders benefits and claim entitlements. •The affordability of private health insurance as wage growth slows while the average premium continues to rise, year on year. • Convincing ‘healthier’ people to buy private health insurance products to further reduce premium costs. •The changing pathways of treatments that enable better access for less complex surgeries and treatments that the private health insurance sector hasn’t adjusted their coverage for.•Potential solutions for fixing private health insurance including; •Creating a new tool for GP’s and care coordinators to guide the patient though their choices including greater transparency, clear, easy-to-understand information on fee’s, waiting times, claims. •Incentivising insurers to reduce unnecessary claims costs. •Targeting inefficiencies in the supply side of private healthcare services e.g. tackling the cost of a specific service such as prosthetics, administration fees, add-on fees, hidden fees that may occur form specialists etc. •Focusing on increasing the health of policyholders with private health insurance to reduce the average costs of premiums and incentivising younger and healthier people to buy private health insurance cover. •Improving the perception of private health insurance via the whole private sector working together to reflect on how to create value as opposed to shifting the blame. The government should also do more to promote the value of having private health insuranceBevan and Matt will be discussing their research and key findings on Day 1 of the Actuaries Summit, held on June 3, 2019 at the ICC Sydney.ABOUT THE SPEAKERSBevan Damm is a Partner at EY and has fifteen years’ experience in the insurance industry, specialising in health insurance, general insurance and personal injury insurance, following sixteen years’ of service with the Australian Navy. He is the Appointed Actuary to two private health insurers and the Scheme Actuary to the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority. This unique mixture of experience allows Bevan, in addition to understanding health insurance issues, to bring forward efficiencies and approaches that other industries are applying.Matt is a Senior Manager in EY’s Government Advisory team, focusing on the Health and Human Service sectors. In addition, he specialises in health insurance, providing actuarial advice to a wide range of health insurers. Matt has developed a deep understanding of actuarial issues in health insurance through his former role as the lead actuary for the health insurance regulator (PHIAC) and has served on the Institute’s Health Practice Committee.Vanessa is a Practice Excellence Adviser at the Institute. Her prior background spans government, financial services and education in both public and private sectors. Vanessa has worked in the Commonwealth Department of Treasury, including as an adviser in the Federal Treasurer’s office. Her experience in financial services was with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Group and included corporate strategy, equities research and government relations. More recently, Vanessa was a primary school teacher. Vanessa has a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) and Bachelor of Education (Primary).SHOW NOTESGreen Paper – How to Make Private Health Insurance HealthierLINK TBCMore Green Papershttps://actuaries.asn.au/public-policy-and-media/thought-leadership/green-papersPeace of Mind Podcast (Mental Health and Insurance Green Paper)https://actuaries.asn.au/public-policy-and-media/thought-leadership/green-papers/mental-health-and-insurance/peace-of-mind-podcastKeep an eye out for our new Apple/iOS/Android mobile apps dedicated to our Podcast series!ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTEAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems. This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst

TRANSCRIPThttps://actuaries.logicaldoc.cloud/download-ticket?ticketId=2d1ed620-77a9-410b-8b0e-be4020d96694DESCRIPTIONIn this instalment of the Actuaries Institute podcast series, Practice Excellence Adviser at the Institute, Vanessa Beenders sat down with Bevan Damm and Matthew Crane, authors of the new Green Paper 'How To Make Private Health Insurance Healthier' to discuss their research and findings.The healthcare system in Australia is complex. It involves many funders and healthcare providers with competing interests, both from the public and private sectors. However, despite its complexity, the healthcare system in Australia is one of the best in the world and, for a long time, private health insurance has been a part of that system. So, without reducing or expanding the role of PHI in the healthcare system more broadly, how can the community get more from private health insurance?Discussion topics include:•The complexities surrounding the current structure of Private Health Insurance and the Public healthcare system including regulations, community rated products, Medicare rebates and risk equalization.•Different philosophical viewpoints on how to make private health insurance work better including the Medicare levy surcharge, priority in the current system for claiming and treatments and appropriate care in the public healthcare system.•Key issues in the current system that Bevan and Matt have addressed in their key paper including; •Limitations and lack of ability for a patient to choose the correct treatment and how to receive said treatment. •Confusion surrounding the policyholders benefits and claim entitlements. •The affordability of private health insurance as wage growth slows while the average premium continues to rise, year on year. • Convincing ‘healthier’ people to buy private health insurance products to further reduce premium costs. •The changing pathways of treatments that enable better access for less complex surgeries and treatments that the private health insurance sector hasn’t adjusted their coverage for.•Potential solutions for fixing private health insurance including; •Creating a new tool for GP’s and care coordinators to guide the patient though their choices including greater transparency, clear, easy-to-understand information on fee’s, waiting times, claims. •Incentivising insurers to reduce unnecessary claims costs. •Targeting inefficiencies in the supply side of private healthcare services e.g. tackling the cost of a specific service such as prosthetics, administration fees, add-on fees, hidden fees that may occur form specialists etc. •Focusing on increasing the health of policyholders with private health insurance to reduce the average costs of premiums and incentivising younger and healthier people to buy private health insurance cover. •Improving the perception of private health insurance via the whole private sector working together to reflect on how to create value as opposed to shifting the blame. The government should also do more to promote the value of having private health insuranceBevan and Matt will be discussing their research and key findings on Day 1 of the Actuaries Summit, held on June 3, 2019 at the ICC Sydney.ABOUT THE SPEAKERSBevan Damm is a Partner at EY and has fifteen years’ experience in the insurance industry, specialising in health insurance, general insurance and personal injury insurance, following sixteen years’ of service with the Australian Navy. He is the Appointed Actuary to two private health insurers and the Scheme Actuary to the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority. This unique mixture of experience allows Bevan, in addition to understanding health insurance issues, to bring forward efficiencies and approaches that other industries are applying.Matt is a Senior Manager in EY’s Government Advisory team, focusing on the Health and Human Service sectors. In addition, he specialises in health insurance, providing actuarial advice to a wide range of health insurers. Matt has developed a deep understanding of actuarial issues in health insurance through his former role as the lead actuary for the health insurance regulator (PHIAC) and has served on the Institute’s Health Practice Committee.Vanessa is a Practice Excellence Adviser at the Institute. Her prior background spans government, financial services and education in both public and private sectors. Vanessa has worked in the Commonwealth Department of Treasury, including as an adviser in the Federal Treasurer’s office. Her experience in financial services was with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Group and included corporate strategy, equities research and government relations. More recently, Vanessa was a primary school teacher. Vanessa has a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) and Bachelor of Education (Primary).SHOW NOTESGreen Paper – How to Make Private Health Insurance HealthierLINK TBCMore Green Papershttps://actuaries.asn.au/public-policy-and-media/thought-leadership/green-papersPeace of Mind Podcast (Mental Health and Insurance Green Paper)https://actuaries.asn.au/public-policy-and-media/thought-leadership/green-papers/mental-health-and-insurance/peace-of-mind-podcastKeep an eye out for our new Apple/iOS/Android mobile apps dedicated to our Podcast series!ABOUT THE ACTUARIES INSTITUTEAs the sole professional body for Members in Australia and overseas, the Actuaries Institute represents the interests of the profession to government, business and the community. Actuaries assess risks through long-term analyses, modelling and scenario planning across a wide range of business problems. This unrivalled expertise enables the profession to comment on a range of business-related issues including enterprise risk management and prudential regulation, retirement income policy, finance and investment, general insurance, life insurance and health financing.Find out more about actuarieshttps://www.actuaries.asn.auFollow the Institute of Actuaries on our social channels;↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/792645/↳ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actuaries-Institute/183337668450632↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ActuariesInst↳ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ActuariesInst↳ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/actinst

Dr Stephen Duckett is an economist and Health Program Director at the Grattan Institute.  He has held top operational and policy leadership positions in health care in Australia and Canada, including as Secretary of what is now the Commonwealth Department of Health. He has a reputation for creativity, evidence-based innovation and reform in areas ranging from the introduction of activity-based funding for hospitals to new systems of accountability for the safety of hospital care. He is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science.   Today we discuss the Grattan Institutes State Orange Book 2018: Policy priorities for State and Territories. We discuss the health system spending and variation between states and territories, health system sustainability, waiting lists and the growing need for innovation in health care delivery.  https://grattan.edu.au/report/state-orange-book-2018/

Georgie Harman was appointed as the CEO of Beyond Blue in May 2014 where she has led a significant expansion of effort and results in service innovation, suicide prevention and digital solutions.Previously, she was the Deputy CEO of the National Mental Health Commission, providing independent advice to government on mental health reform.From 2006-2012, Georgie had national responsibility for mental health, suicide prevention, substance misuse, cancer and chronic disease policy and programsas a senior executive at the Commonwealth Department of Health. She led the development of the largest ever mental health Budget package. At the same time, she was responsible for the strategy and development of legislation to introduce plain packaging of tobacco products in Australia – a world first.Georgie has also led national reforms to lift Australia’s organ and tissue donation rates and worked in the HIV/AIDS sector in Australia and the UK.Also joining us on the discussion is Patrice O’Brien General Manager Workplace, Partnerships & Engagement at beyondblue. Patrice drives activities to promote mentally healthy workplaces Australia wide, guides the establishment of strategic partnerships for Beyond Blue and leads Beyond Blue’scommunity engagement activities.This is such an important chat and will not only help you in the workplace but will help you in life situations also. When the statistics are showing that 1 in 5 Australians workers will suffer a mental illness, the conversation in business has got to change to include tabling mental illness as a business as usual discussion. Georgie and Patrice share examples, stories and some really simple strategies that you can run with to ensure you have a mentally fit workplace and taking care of yourself.In this episode we cover:· Georgie’s role as CEO and how she keeps herself grounded in her leadership· Heads Up - the resources available and tips for leaders and small business owners to keep themselves mentally fit· What is a mentally fit workplace· Keys to providing a mentally fit workplace· Tips for how to manage mental health issues when confronted with themThere are incredible resources available for small business specifically on the website – refer to the Heads Up link below.Links:Beyondblue Heads Up

David Abello shares stories about his dear friend, Paul Young. David was born in the inner-west of Sydney where he still lives. He became involved in the lesbian and gay movement in 1975 and in 1980s was a member of the Gay Liberation Quire and the Gaywaves Gay Radio Collective amongst other things. He's been active in the disability movement since the 1980s and in membership-based organisations concerned with employment, advocacy, multicultural advocacy and housing. In the late 1990s he was a founding member of the queer disability activist group, Access Plus – Spanning Identities. In the 1980s he worked in the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Education in Western Sydney as an Employment Counsellor and then became its state coordinator of disability employment. After 14 years he was retrenched which led to doing an Honours Degree in Arts and Social Sciences at UTS, and his next career as a social policy researcher at UNSW. After 12 years retrenchment propelled him into two simultaneous new careers - a PhD and the daily support of his mother following her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The thesis, In Memory of Now: A Queer History of the Present is available online, as his his album My Life as a Social Movement. Queerstories is an LGBTQI+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For Queerstories event dates, visit www.maevemarsden.com, and follow Queerstories on Facebook. The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter And for gay stuff and insomnia rants follow me - Maeve Marsden - on Twitter and Instagram.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.