Women are living longer but not always healthier
Women are living longer than ever before, but many are spending those extra
years with pain, frailty, loneliness and lost independence. The real goal is...
Victoria urges residents to prepare as late winter flu surge looms
Victorians are being encouraged to prepare for an expected late winter rise in respiratory illnesses, with health authorities urging people to book flu and...
Behind the smiles the hidden stress of autism parenting
Behind many family smiles is a struggle few people truly see.
There are parents in our communities who look composed in public, speak politely at...
NSW government to fund free GP ADHD assessments for up to 2,500 patients
Up to 2,500 people in New South Wales will be able to access free ADHD assessments through their GP under a $1.5 million state...
GP access safeguarded for aged care residents after government revises bulk billing changes
Older Australians living in residential aged care will continue to have access to bulk-billed GP services following a federal government decision to amend planned...
Calls grow for independent health workforce body as report highlights future doctor shortages
Anew report has intensified calls for Australia to overhaul health workforce planning, with renewed backing for an independent body to guide training, funding and...
Adelaide study explores how menopause and shift work affect women in the workplace
A new study led by researchers at the University of Adelaide is examining how menopause and shift work may overlap, as attention grows on...
Unemployment and financial hardship must be central to suicide prevention, researchers say
More than 3,000 Australians die by suicide each year, but unemployment and financial insecurity remain under-recognised in many suicide prevention efforts, according to new...
Menopause is finally being heard — but is Australia ready?
MHT demand is rising, awareness is growing, and workplaces are starting to listen. Now medical training and culturally safe care must catch up.
For generations,...
Truck driver shares health battle as NHVR highlights men’s health week
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is encouraging drivers to make their physical and mental wellbeing a priority ahead of Men’s Health Week, using...