3+ hour, 57+ min ago  (576+ words) Armed Forces to launch "gap year" Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces Britain's young people will be given new opportunities to experience military service through a 'gap year' Foundation Scheme set to launch in 2026. A first…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (616+ words) Nepal today launched a National Campaign on Social Security for Informal Workers and the Self-Employed, a major step toward ensuring that millions of workers currently outside formal safety nets can access protection across the life cycle. The scale of the…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (458+ words) Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. Washington, D.C.-In recent years, scientists have learned that the key beneficial infant gut bacterium Bifidobacterium…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (265+ words) Developed by the ILO in collaboration with EcoVisio and EcoVillage Moldova, the initiative helped girls from across the country -including from rural and vulnerable communities-gain confidence, broaden their career aspirations, and see themselves as future leaders in the green economy....

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (341+ words) AI chatbot systems, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot, are used increasingly as confidants of choice, but turning to AI chatbots for companionship and emotional support is a cause for concern, especially in younger people, say experts in the Christmas…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (917+ words) The Australian Federal government's Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act , commonly referred to as the "social media ban", is now in effect. Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin University In the months leading up to the ban, there have…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (394+ words) Government plans will offer young people somewhere to go, something meaningful to do, and someone who cares about their wellbeing in moves to strengthen their connections in real life Young people across England will benefit from over "500 million of government…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (726+ words) New research has given policymakers and aged care providers first-hand insights about how to uphold dignity and meet the unique needs of Forgotten Australians. Older care leavers, sometimes referred to as 'Forgotten Australians', are individuals who have spent parts of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (520+ words) Recovering from respiratory syncytial virus often doesn't end when it's time to leave the hospital, even for younger adults. For months after discharge, a new study led by a University of Michigan researcher found that adults young and old often…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (949+ words) It is now clear the government has failed to meet New Zealand's smokefree goal of fewer than 5% of people from all population groups smoking by the end of this year. Associate Professor in Public Health, University of Otago Senior Research…...