Health
‘COVID Passport’ may disadvantage refugees in detention centres
Friday, February 26 2021
Talks of a potential “COVID Passport” means good news for international travellers, but could further disadvantage refugees and asylum seekers......
Disability Royal Commission – Diverting away from reincarcerating people with cognitive disabilities and impairments
Friday, February 26 2021
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held its eleventh public hearing in Brisbane......
Coroner calls on AFL players for brain donation
Wednesday, February 24 2021
Victorian coroner, Paresa Spanos is calling for more research into Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathyas a result of concussions in sport. This......
Alleged sexual abuse of aged care resident went unreported for years
Tuesday, February 23 2021
Revelations have come to light that a vulnerable resident in a Queensland government-run nursing home was sexually assaulted by an......
Voluntary Assisted Dying a likelihood in Tasmania
Tuesday, February 23 2021
The review of Tasmania’s bill to legalise Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) was released Februrary 23rd, making few suggested amendments to......
Vic Public Drunkenness law decriminalised
Monday, February 22 2021
To the delight of the Indigenous Community, the detriment of hospital workers and police and the disapproval of the Opposition......
Abortion Decriminalisation Bill passes Lower House in South Australia
Friday, February 19 2021
It’s a historic day for South Australia with the Abortion Decriminilisation bill passing the Lower House. The South Australian Abortion......
How accessible is the COVID vaccine for remote Indigenous communities?
Friday, February 19 2021
The first COVID vaccine has reached Australia, with vaccines set to begin as early as next week. The national roll......
Drones could provide medical support to remote NT communities
Thursday, February 18 2021
A 3-year trial led by Charles Darwin University will introduce drones to provide medical support across the Northern Territory. This......
Aged Care Report shows Elderly Australians are unsatisfied with level of care
Thursday, February 18 2021
A study conducted by Flinders University on behalf of the Royal Commission into aged care has revealed that elderly Australians......