Richard Franklin

Dec 29, 2024 | theconversation.com | Richard Franklin |James Cook

Every summer, Australians look for ways to cool down. Millions of us head to the beach. Those inland head for rivers, waterholes and waterfalls. But cooling off comes with risks, from dangerous rips in the ocean to hidden logs in rivers. In recent years, a surprising number of people have died at waterfalls and waterholes. These natural spectacles have hidden dangers, from slippery rocks to unexpected currents, to turbulent water.

Dec 7, 2024 | change.org | Richard Franklin

Petition toDepartment of Health and Social Care, U.K. and Signatures: 2,460Next Goal: 2,5002,4602,500SignaturesNext Goal124 people signed this weekWhy this petition mattersNewton House is the ONLY short stay Respite Home in Bath and North East Somerset for adults and children with serious disabilities, severe medical needs, and those who require 24/7 care. It is an essential life line service for the users and families.

Dec 3, 2024 | jewishnews.co.uk | Richard Franklin |Alon Pelta

This week saw the 32nd International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Many charities inevitably see this as an opportunity to highlight the challenges faced and opportunities afforded to people with disabilities through their support. As with so many things, this year is different. Last week, the Care Provider Alliance surveyed 1,180 care and support providers like us. Following the recent Budget, 73% will refuse new care packages.

Oct 18, 2024 | superyachtnews.com | Richard Franklin

By Richard Franklin, Yacht Survey Partners Should you read your survey report? Yes, of course, because one way or another it will cost you time and money if you don’t read it and understand the key conclusions. For pre-sale, pre-delivery and insurance surveys, there’s generally more time for the client’s advisors to engage with the surveyor to ensure the client is fully aware of its conclusions, recommendations and cost estimates, and for them to filter the essentials back to the owner. Here,...

Jun 11, 2024 | theconversation.com | Hannah Mason |Amy E. Peden |Anthony S. Leicht |Jemma King |Richard Franklin

Hannah Mason receives funding from the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. Amy Peden is an honorary Senior Research Fellow with Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and is the co-founder of the UNSW Beach Safety Research Group. She receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Anthony Leicht receives funding from the Australian Department of Defence.