Health
New centre to research domestic violence
Australia’s first Centre for Research Excellence to promote Safer Families has opened at the University of Melbourne. The Centre, led......
NT Report Finds mandatory alcohol treatment Ineffective
A report released today by the Northern Territory government into the Alcohol Mandatory Treatment scheme has shown it to be......
Electroconvulsive Therapy- driving a renewed debate in mental health treatment
Electric convulsive therapy or ECT is a form of treatment for severe mental health and mood disorders and has been used......
Head injuries remain a problem in the AFL
There have been many approaches taken to reducing head injuries in AFL, from rule changes to suggestions of using helmets as......
When Hell Freezes Over: the impact of ice on families
Ice is a drug like no other; it’s highly addictive, destructive, and notoriously associated with violence and aggression. Jackson Oppy......
The crisis of cancer on family caregivers
When a child is living with cancer it changes the life of not only the child, but their family and......
Australian Medical Association President’s claims shot down
The head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Dr Michael Gannon, has made the controversial claim that the closure of......
Newly built Australian homes could be housing asbestos
Even though the importation of asbestos was banned in 2003 and no new buildings are allowed to use it, the......
Action urged to curb sexual harassment of women on public transport
Experts are urging public transport officials and members of society to assist women who are potential targets for sexual harassment.......
Traditional masculine traits linked to thoughts of self harm
With societal pressures put on Australian men, to be what is traditionally considered manly, a study has found those who consider......