Kiama bus driver Gary Reeves has put the heroic rescue of 33 primary school children from a burning bus down to two things: his up-to-date safety training and one of his keenest commuter's strong sense of smell. "There's a couple of boys who sit up the front — they're like having two co-drivers," Mr Reeves said. "I feel privileged that …
A pioneering competency test designed to formalise the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in India has been developed by Janhavi Mallaiah, program director at Columbia University's InTOuCH programme. The test, named 'SLAT' (Stroke Literacy Assessment Test), will assess the knowledge and skills of frontline health workers in Maharashtra, a country with a significant burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The …
When Josateki Vunimasi was awarded his firefighting qualification among community leaders and friends at a graduation ceremony in regional Victoria, it was the realisation of a long-held dream. Years later, he is one of nine Pacific Australia Labour Mobility workers in north-west Victoria who have completed their Country Fire Authority General Firefighter certificate and will join the ranks of brigades …
In Australia, the use of saliva or sweat to shine the ball will be restricted once cricket training returns in the post coronavirus world. The federal government in Australia has released a framework regarding the staged return of sports amid the pandemic under the title "The Australian Institute of Sport Framework for rebooting sport in a COVID-19 environment" available on …
National Youth Day is celebrated every year in India on the birth date of Swami Vivekananda, born on January 12, 1863. "To meet the constantly changing job scenarios and to keep yourself updated, skilling has become a must for every working professional," Gupta says, adding that quality upskilling could help the Indian economy manage this skill gap. Here is why …
