http://www.malesurvivor.org/myths.html Myth #1 – Boys and men can’t be victims. This myth, instilled through masculine gender socialization and sometimes referred to as the “macho image,” declares that males, even young boys, are not supposed to be victims or even vulnerable. We learn very early that males should be able toContinue Reading
Goodhew said raw milk was a high risk food, particularly for children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems. “I recognise that people feel strongly about their right to buy and drink raw milk. Equally, I am also aware of the strong concerns about the public healthContinue Reading
The law currently requires the prosecution to apply to the Judge for directions on how a child witness will give evidence in criminal cases involving children. The Evidence Amendment Bill creates the presumption that children under 18 will give evidence via alternative means, such as pre-recorded video, closed-circuit television (CCTV),Continue Reading
Small charities cite lack of funding, as main reason for skills gaps: http://t.co/H98eCMDjz1 #SmallCharityWeek — Guardian Voluntary (@GdnVoluntary) June 18, 2015Continue Reading
Sleeping outside to raise money for Lifewise's fight against homelessness – pls donate here to make it worthwhile. http://t.co/1ibGNmMtgY — Laila Harré (@lailaharre) June 18, 2015Continue Reading
Sheds, according to Professor Barry Golding from the University of Ballarat, are not only crucially important to the health and well-being of older men but they also provide a place for them to socialize and share their knowledge and skills. If men haven’t got a community shed in their area,Continue Reading
Professor Senanayake, an infectious disease specialist, said MERS-CoV posed a similar threat to Ebola. “We went to a lot of trouble planning for Ebola, which was very sensible, but potentially the risk of getting MERS in Australia is even higher,” he said. Michael Richards, the director of infectious diseases atContinue Reading
Australian Peter Gerard Scully, who investigators believe operated a lucrative international child cyber sex business in the Philippines, has insisted that he was a “passive participant” and that a Filipino teenager who was his live-in partner was “the active participant” in the operation. Wearing a yellow prison shirt and handcuffs,Continue Reading
