Alex Whitton has a degree, volunteer experience and plenty of enthusiasm, but says employers often don't see past his disability.
Changes to HECS-HELP scheme could save debt holders $680 a year
The changes would mean a shift to a marginal repayment system, as recommended by the Universities Accord, which found existing arrangements disproportionately affect those on lower incomes.
Photo shows a group of male students wearing backpacks walk through a uni campus away from the camera. their faces can't be seenSouthern Cross University cuts all creative arts programs amid declining demand
A university has announced the "tough decision" to drop its creative arts programs despite being based in a region renowned for its arts and culture.
Photo shows A young woman sits at a desk in front of a laptop, next to a wall of brightly coloured posters, flyers and artworks.'The community thinks we've lost our way': International student cap exposes university business model
More than 1,000 workers could soon lose their jobs as Australia's universities aggressively cut costs ahead of the federal government's proposed international student caps.
Photo shows A graduate holds on to his hat while talking on his mobile phoneFuture teacher 'filled with terror' and wanting to drop out after secondary school placements
Some university students studying secondary teaching say the violent and sexist behaviour they have witnessed during school placements has made them want to drop out of their degrees.
Photo shows A woman holds her palm to her forehead as she stands in a corridor, silhouetted.Senate backs bill which would halve international student population at Federation University
Federation University is set to cop the biggest reduction Australia-wide under a proposed cap on international student numbers, with a 52 per cent reduction in new overseas enrolments compared to its 2023 intake.
Photo shows Young adult woman in black blazer stands in front of garden bed with neutral expressionNew Flying Doctor aeromedical training academy ‘really important’ amid global pilot shortage
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has opened a $30 million "one-of-a-kind" training facility in regional Queensland to attract more staff to the service.
Photo shows A man in a pilot uniform sits in the cockpit, screens lit up in front, arm liftedBreaking taboos: Addressing periods and sports bra science in female athlete training
They're already scoring goals on the field, but now these high-performance footballers are levelling up with a female-focused health training program.
Photo shows Three girls standing together in soccer training gearNearly half of the staff at this agency are neurodivergent. The CEO says there are real benefits for her bottom line
Many Australians are neurodivergent, yet some don't disclose this to employers for fear of discrimination. So how practical is it to create a neurodivergent-friendly workplace?
Photo shows Three young people sit on the floor of an office, leaning against a wall, smiling.Universities Australia accuses government of treating international students as 'cannon fodder'
The chair of Universities Australia will call on the major parties to treat higher education as a policy priority, rather than a political pawn, in a speech on Wednesday.
Photo shows A close-up of a bearded man with close-cropped hair.Early childhood education workforce levels 'not sustainable', report finds
A new workforce report has outlined the urgent need for more than 20,000 qualified early childhood education professionals across Australia.
Photo shows A child's hands plays with toys on wooden tableA university teacher returned to work four weeks after an emergency c-section. Now she's facing the axe from her employer
Nine maths teachers, seven women and two men, are set to lose their jobs at the University of Melbourne. Three women are taking the case to the state human rights commission alleging gender discrimination.
Photo shows Dr Javeria Jalal looking at the camera. She is sitting in her home with a neutral expression.These international students are excited to study in Australia, but the new cap makes them 'anxious'
International students say they're more anxious about getting a spot in an Australian university course, following the federal government's decision to cap the number of applicants.
Photo shows Man wearing glasses smiling to camera.These students have to do 1,000 hours of unpaid work but the bills don't stop piling up
The mature age physiotherapy student is battling what's known as "placement poverty".
Photo shows a woman with brown hair and glasses with a pile of textbooks and a laptop in front of herVisa fees for international students double, sparking outrage
The Australian government is doubling the cost of student visa fees for international students, prompting outrage from student representatives who say that the price hike will drive potential students to competitors.
Photo shows Three students in black graduation gowns.International student caps could harm global rankings of Australia's top unis, credit rating agency S&P warns
The plan to limit how many international students can study in Australia could damage the credit rating of the nation's top universities, and halt their climb of the global ranking ladder, credit rating agency S&P Global warns.
Photo shows UniversityAmanda went to an academic-focused, all-girls private school with zero tech options. But she wanted to be a sparky
When Amanda Hewer was in high school and still figuring out what she wanted to do with her life, trades never felt like an option. Now, she's on a quest to get more girls into the industry she loves.
Photo shows A smiling woman poses on a tree lined streetRunning a business can be a tough gig. This keen crop of uni students are taking work placements to another level
A new university program brings in Indigenous business owners to engage with students — and it's having positive results for those involved.
Photo shows Three women behind a desk with chairs looking at denim pieces with Aboriginal art patched onto itThe Wiley scandal illuminates a much bigger crisis of trust confronting universities around the world
Wiley's Hindawi scandal offers a window into a thriving black market of fake science, corrupted research and bogus authorship. It also illuminates a much broader crisis of trust confronting universities and scientific institutions worldwide.
Photo shows people walking past large sandstone arches in uq st lucia's great courtOn this man-made lake, marine pilots test their skills in miniature boats
On a man-made lake in the Hunter region marine pilots practice their skills on a scaled-down model of a bustling harbour.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 10 seconds.On a man-made lake near Newcastle, marine pilots are testing their skills in miniature boats
Marine pilots are used to navigating ships as big as the Eiffel Tower lying on its side. But on the man-made lake of Port Ash, they can test their skills on a miniature scale.
Photo shows A man sits at the front of a small-scale ship on a lake.