Reconnecting as we learn to live with COVID-19

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our community. As a result of stay-at-home orders, social isolation, loneliness, and mental health issues are on ascend. The United Nations Association of Australia NSW (UNAA NSW), with the support of Multicultural NSW, is organizing UNAA (NSW) Reconnection Picnic at the Prince Alfred Park, Surry Hills, NSW on April…

Recognized for youth leadership and service to Rotary and the wider community

Dr Sonu M. M. Bhaskar was recognized for youth leadership and service to Rotary by Ms Cathy Tait, Past President of the Rotary Club of Sydney. In the Photo: Ms Cathy Tait (Left), Dr Sonu Bhaskar (Middle) and Mr Ian Tait (Right)

Youth participation and engagement stand out as a barometer of the social capital and health of democratic institutions in our societies. Building an active youth base is more important than ever in times like these, when socioeconomic inequality, inequity, and social justice divides are widening, regrettably exacerbated by COVID-19 and social and political upheavals around…

ANA’s Workgroup on Health Effects of Racism & Social Status in Brain Disease

Following the murder of George Floyd and subsequent protests and movements, the American Neurological Association (ANA) leadership conceptualized the IDEAS task force in 2020 to promote and implement actionable steps related to equity and inclusion. The George Floyd case reinforced the need to counter racism and to promote equity. The IDEAS task force was chaired by…