by Kirstie Wellauer | Jun 1, 2018 | News
UOW Wellbeing has announced a free Mental Health First Aid training for University of Wollongong students and staff. The training is valued at around $250-$300 when completed in the community. The in-depth program equips people with the knowledge of how to respond and...
by Kirstie Wellauer | May 30, 2018 | News
Landlords and tenants are calling for changes in rental laws across the country, with some claiming Australian tenants have fewer rights than renters in other countries. Census data shows that renting is on the rise with 31 per cent of Australians living in a rental...
by Kirstie Wellauer | May 9, 2018 | News
The NSW Government has referred the state’s consent laws to the Law Reform Commission following an ABC Four Corners episode into a high profile-rape trial. This aims to redefine consent. The potential model of ‘enthusiastic consent’ was described by...
by Kirstie Wellauer | May 5, 2018 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
(Image: Catheline Froelich) Changes to the Great Barrier Reef environment are beginning to have an impact in southern waters, according to experts. Dr Marian Wong from the University of Wollongong’s Centre for Sustainable Ecosystems Solutions said increases in...
by Kirstie Wellauer | Apr 4, 2018 | News, Sport
Tryouts kick off at the University of Wollongong this week for the new UniSports Nationals Championships. It is the first year of the rebranded UniGames with new divisions and a new look for UOW. (Source: UOW UniActive Facebook) The vision of the new...