Health
Report calls for Medicare overhaul
Monday, December 5 2022
The Grattan Institute are calling for a massive overhaul of Medicare, Aged Care Program Director Peter Breadon, says the current......
Smokenders Give Their Take On Banning Menthol Cigarettes
Friday, December 2 2022
The Federal government are taking a new approach to halving the number of Australian smokers, by introducing a ban on......
Plummeting Fertility Rates Urge To Revise Sex Education
Monday, November 28 2022
Australia’s fertility is at an extremely low rate, which is the result of a failing sex education approach in schools,......
Palliative care services need more funding
Friday, November 25 2022
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released its report on palliative care services around Australia, showing these services are......
Injured workers demand action for iCare compensation scheme
Thursday, November 24 2022
Injured workers and union NSW members have rallied in front of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s office today, in an attempt......
New changes proposed to increase organ and tissue donors
Thursday, November 24 2022
Transplant Australia has proposed new changes in response to a lack of organ and tissue donors coming out of COVID-19.......
New mental health standards released for community organisations
Thursday, November 24 2022
This week, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care released new Mental Health standards for Community Managed......
NSW nurses hold fourth strike in push for better conditions
Wednesday, November 23 2022
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association held their fourth strike this year, demanding better working conditions and pay. They have......
Medibank Facing Potential Class Action Lawsuit
Monday, November 21 2022
Medibank Private is facing a potential class action lawsuit claiming it failed to protect sensitive customer data. The private health......
Systemic neglect accounts for Indigenous deaths in custody
Thursday, November 17 2022
A 51-year-old Indigenous man in Kowanyama, Far North Queensland died in custody last week. Inequalities in the health sector, unconscious......