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Doctors have descended on Canberra this week calling for an overhaul of the health system More than 20 GPs are calling for funding and reforms to improve access to affordable care as bulk billing services have dropped to an all-time low. While Australia has a world class health system, there are significant challenges to be …
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Mental health advocates and experts will gather in Melbourne tomorrow, to discuss strategies for preventing mental health conditions. Mental disorders are on the rise, especially in young people aged 16-24, and experts say it’s time governments increase funding into preventative approaches to mental health care. Image: Image: Pexels/ Cottonbro studio Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan Featured …
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Research from Dementia Australia shows people living with will increase 93 per cent by 2054. With Dementia being the second cause of death in Australia, we look into what can be done to improve the healthcare sector. We spoke with Dr Kaele Stokes, the Executive Director of Services at Dementia Australia, about the importance of …
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A new report released by Harvard University highlights poor health standards for young people in detention centres. Children in detention are likely to have greater health needs, like mental illness, substance abuse, and complex trauma. The report includes research from youth detention centres in Western Australia and indicates a long way to go to ensure …
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As regional Australians continue to struggle with accessing quality healthcare, experts are urging providers to meet the rising demands for telehealth mental health services. Approximately 28% of Australia’s population live and work in geographically remote locations, with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reporting higher rates of hospitalisation, death, and injury as well as …
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One of the most daunting challenges a child and their family can encounter is obtaining the necessary support for a life-limiting condition. A national plan is now seeking to dismantle obstacles and maintain the advocates’ momentum, but its success hinges on obtaining the required support. Image: Image credit: Unsplash Produced By: Loughlin Patrick Featured In …
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association held their fourth strike this year, demanding better working conditions and pay. They have insisted that making a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio in every hospital mandatory will benefit both staff and patient outcomes. And there is substantial research backing this claim up. Other states such as Victoria, Queensland, …
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As a ransomware group begins to release the data of Medibank customers, concerns are being raised for those with sensitive health conditions such as HIV and drug addiction. Hackers accessed the data of customers of health insurer, Medibank late last month. Further data is currently being held for a US$9.7 million ($15.1 million) ransom. Produced …
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