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Go behind the scenes at our Advanced Science Industry Showcase, where we asked third-year Bachelor of Advanced Science students to share the best skills they've developed throughout their course.

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University isn't off the table; there are multiple pathways to get you there. Whether through UniReady, the STAT test, or a portfolio entry, Curtin offers flexible ways to start your study journey. Visit our website to learn more.

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The Indigenous Futures Artwork Competition continues to make a meaningful impact, with this year’s winning piece a powerful testament to connection, collaboration, and cultural storytelling.

The 2025 winners, Desi Marliani, a Bachelor of Communications student, and Fiona Reidy, a Curtin alumna and artist, have created a captivating artwork that embodies the spirit of ReconciliAction.

Learn more: https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/humanities/about-humanities/futures-platforms/indigenous-futures/

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Offering Australian workers 12 days of leave per year to manage their reproductive health could save the economy $21billion annually and vastly boost wellbeing, new research reveals. Offering Australian workers 12 days of leave per year to manage their reproductive health could save the economy $21billion annually, and vastly boost wellbeing, new research reveals.

In this episode our host David Karsten talks with the authors of the research, Dr Silvia Salazar and Dr Abebe Hailemariam. They define reproductive health leave and explore the benefits it could have for both employees and employers, including economic savings, increased productivity, improved mental health and wellbeing, and better workplace equity.

They also discuss some of the criticism surrounding reproductive health leave and the cultural stigma associated with women’s reproductive health.

00:00 Intro
01:02 What is reproductive health leave (RHL)?
03:49 Absenteeism and presenteeism costs economy A$21billion
08:45 RHL is a shared concern and promotes equality
10:28 How other countries offer RHL
15:19 Will RHL discriminate against women?
23:00 Push for RHL to be legislated

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