Plato’s final hours recounted in scroll found in Vesuvius ash

Marble statue of Plato

Many who come to Australia have studied philosophy: Aristotle, Plato, Socrates and others. Here, we bring you news of the results of advanced digital imaging, which gives startling information about the last hours of Plato. Newly deciphered passages from a papyrus scroll that was buried beneath layers of volcanic ash after the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius may have shed light on the final hours of Plato, a key figure in the history of western philosophy.

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An interview with Maxwell, Centre for Multicultural Youth Intern

Maxwell Leuga - Youth Intern


Maxwell Leuga, Centre for Multicultural Youth’s Youth Intern for 2023, reflects on his time in the role. Maxwell talks about the lessons he learnt while at Centre for Multicultural Youth, his aspirations for the future and his ideas for change. Watch or read Maxwell’s interview

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Refugee Athletes and the 2024 Olympic Games

IOC Refugee Olympic Team The 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Paris from Friday, 26 July 2024 – Sunday, 11 Aug 2024. the International Olympic Committee through its Olympic Solidarity programme dedicated to refugee athletes, has started awarding scholarships. The process is being managed by the Olympic Refuge Foundation. To date, 73 Refugee Athletes Scholarship-holders are being supported and training hard in order to be selected for the Olympic Games in Paris. They are from 12 countries and live in 24 host countries. They represent 14 sports.

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Charter of Aged Care Rights – in Translation

Charter of Aged Care Rights - in Translation

The Charter of Aged Care Rights (the Charter) sets out the rights of all people receiving Government-subsidised aged care services. The Charter applies regardless of the type of care or service. The Charter makes it easy to understand what quality care looks like. It also gives clear expectations about the services supplied by aged care providers. The Charter is a requirement of the Aged Care Act 1997. Translation Resources are available in language.

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Overseas Qualification Unit reopened:

Overseas Qualification UnitThe Victorian Government’s Overseas Qualification Unit are accepting applications for migrants to have their international qualifications recognised in Australia. This is a free and confidential assessment service open to all Victorians – especially for those who have settled here from overseas.

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Dementia Support in the Goulburn Valley

Dementia Support in the Goulburn ValleyDementia is a significant and growing condition that impacts individuals, their family members, friends and carers. In 2022, it was estimated that there were 401,300 Australians living with dementia*. Primary Health Networks have been funded to develop local dementia resources, as part of the Commonwealth Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Several resources are available in English, Greek, Italian, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese.

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