markkopec
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General Manager, International @Bupa | #BusinessGrowth | #InsuranceCX | #InsuranceTech
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined October 2008
Even top students can feel out of place, and belonging matters more than we admit. Instructors shape this every day by making it safe to struggle and helping students see their strengths. Supportive classrooms boost motivation and resilience. #StudentSupport #StudentWellbeing
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From childcare and flexible courses to parental leave and dedicated spaces, #familyfriendly universities boost retention and completion, showing that caring for the whole person strengthens the whole campus. #StudentSupport
timeshighereducation.com
Practical advice for universities to support staff, faculty and students with parenting and caring responsibilities
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People aren’t using #AI because they don’t care about #healthcare; they’re using it because the system is slow and confusing. Tools like #ChatGPT fill gaps, but patients still want guardrails and a real human to understand what they’re going through.
techtarget.com
Patients are frustrated with healthcare access and insurance navigation. Is AI the tool that could fill in the gap?
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When students are choosing where to study, glossy brochures only go so far. What really helps? Hearing from recent grads who’ve actually lived it. #Alumni ambassadors boost applications by sharing real stories about uni life and their careers. #InternationalEducation
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As risks grow more complicated, #insurance is shifting from reacting to preventing and absorbing shocks. New tech, parametric products and policy partnerships are turning #insurers into real resilience builders.
weforum.org
Insurance and finance can drive resilience by using AI, data and innovative models. Here's why regulation and cooperation are essential to unlock this growth.
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We’ve spent years teaching CVs and skills, yet many students still feel unsure about what’s next. Employability is uncertain, especially for #internationalstudents & universities can help by supporting adaptability and helping students make sense of it all
universityworldnews.com
It is the responsibility of higher education institutions to provide graduates not only with skills for the job market but with ‘life-skills’ whic...
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What does 2026 look like for #internationaleducation in Australia? Yes, more stable, but a little more complex. Recruitment is steadier, but tighter visas and caps mean schools are working harder to convert applicants.
monitor.icef.com
Studymove founder Keri Ramirez recently presented a webinar anticipating trends in the Australian international education sector in 2026 based on student applications and visa issuance volumes, the...
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When men are dealing with cancer, what they want most from work is time and understanding. 28% prioritise #flexiblehours, 27% #paidtimeoff, especially younger workers worried about #jobsecurity
healthcareandprotection.com
Men would rather their employer gave them flexible working hours to attend cancer tests or treatments, or paid time off
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Where is #Insurtech headed in 2026? It really starts in 2025... when the sector stopped experimenting and started delivering. #Insurance was everywhere, AI went live in underwriting and claims, and funding backed real issues.
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Australia’s #mentalhealth system is fragmented and hard to navigate. Truth is, reform needs stronger government stewardship and integrated #health + social care. Without structural change, compliance keeps winning over outcomes.
kpmg.com
Australia’s mental health system requires active stewardship to develop a smarter, more efficient system design.
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South Australia has opened its 2025–26 #SkilledMigration program. Health, engineering, ICT and teaching roles are prioritised, with permanent and regional #visas on offer and monthly draws returning. A real opportunity to build a life in regional SA.
visahq.com
South Australia issued 344 invitations under its GSM scheme on 8 January 2026 – 235 Subclass 190 permanent visas and 109 Subclass 491 regional visas – with health, engineering, ICT and education...
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The Australian Government is backing #healthcare research with $187.2m in NHMRC Ideas Grants, funding 190 projects from early discovery to real-world care. From gut health to cancer prevention, it’s an investment in a stronger #healthsystem.
healthcareasiamagazine.com
The Australian Government is investing almost $187.2m (A$280m) in healthcare and medical research.
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In the wake of the Victorian bushfires, Bupa is offering up to 3 months of #premiumwaivers for eligible members, with full cover maintained. The #BupaFoundation is also donating $130k to the Red Cross and Salvation Army to support recovery. #HealthSupport
media.bupa.com.au
Bupa has today announced a disaster relief package to customers impacted by the devastating fires in Victoria and a $130,000 donation for community support.
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Hospitals are using #AI to ease workloads, from paperwork to routine tasks. It helps. But #healthcare is more than accuracy. AI can find a vein, yes, but it can’t calm nerves. For now, it works best as support, with people at the centre of care.
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Across #insurtech 2026 is the shift from AI experiments to everyday infrastructure. Smarter pricing and simpler journeys are the norm if trust stays front and centre. The edge? Using #AI to support expertise and turn #insurance into an ongoing relationship
insurance-edge.net
Explore the bold 2026 predictions on AI adoption in insurance. Discover how technology will simplify your buying experience.
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Studying in Australia means protection by law, not promises. The #ESOS Act enforces #educationquality, #studentsupport, and fee protection for 830k+ students, backed by audits and the Tuition Protection Service. Less risk. More accountability.
educationdaily.au
When you choose to study in Australia as an international student, you're making a significant financial and personal commitment. The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act exists to p…
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Giving students a real voice in shaping courses and assessments transforms learning, moving from passive learners to active contributors and fostering a community of ownership and growth, skills that extend far beyond the classroom. #Studentsupport
timeshighereducation.com
Create a supportive learning community with student co-creation. Here are three ways to help students take the reins
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UNGA leaders adopted a historic declaration on NCDs and #Mentalhealth, setting 2030 targets: 150M fewer tobacco users, 150M more with controlled hypertension, 150M with mental #Healthcare access, marking a new era of integrated, equitable #Globalhealth
who.int
Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges...
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AI is transforming #Healthcare, from #Predictiveanalytics to wearables and surgical robots, boosting accuracy and efficiency. In Australia, adoption is growing across hospitals, aged care, and remote areas, and responsible #Innovation keeps care safe.
techguide.com.au
AI technology has brought many changes to the healthcare industry. Learn about the possibilities and challenges it creates in Australia.
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International education is a national priority, filling workforce gaps and building intercultural skills. To earn public trust, we have to act with purpose and connect the sector to everyday Australians. #Highereducation #Internationaleducation
thekoalanews.com
The international education sector is under increased scrutiny. Negative headlines, political commentary and public debate often highlight our sector’s challenges:
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