Health
Spike in Australian teens with eating disorders due to COVID-19
Friday, November 19 2021
Eating disorders among Australian teenagers has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, with child psychologists in over demand. According to experts......
First COVID outbreak in NT’s Indigenous communities
Thursday, November 18 2021
Over the last week, 11 COVID cases were recorded in Katherine and Robinson River, Northern Territory. This was a first......
To screen or not to screen?
Wednesday, November 17 2021
Cancer kills more Australians each year than a full capacity crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground. And early screening has......
NDIS benefits the economy
Tuesday, November 16 2021
The NDIS’ impact on the economy labelled as ‘significant’ finds new report, with the new modelling showing a $2.25 benefit......
Top Honours for mental health advocates
Tuesday, November 16 2021
The 2021 Australian Mental Health Prize has been awarded this year to two winners who have amplified mental health advocacy......
Australia unlikely to follow Singapore’s decision on COVID health services
Friday, November 12 2021
This week, Singapore announced that citizens without their COVID-19 vaccinations will need to cost their medical expenses if they develop......
New resource website on safety for children with disabilities
Thursday, November 11 2021
A survey from the Mobility and Accessibility for Children Australia found out less than one third of parents or caregivers......
Climate Vulnerable Forum calls for more action at COP 26
Tuesday, November 9 2021
Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hassina, is leading the COP26 campaign of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, a group composed of......
How to Prevent Astroworld 2021 From Occurring Again
Tuesday, November 9 2021
American rapper Travis Scott has come under fire after his concert saw 8 people killed from an intensely packed-in crowd.......
NDIS gave back $52 billion to the economy last financial year
Thursday, November 4 2021
A new report commissioned by National Disability Services and produced by think tank PerCapita, shows the NDIS gives back $2.25......