Boomerang kids: Australian youngsters can’t seem to leave the nest, says AIFS
"Australian youths are increasingly reverting to the comforts of their parental homes, a trend showing little sign of slowing down," according to a new...
Struggle to meet rising demand for youth mental health support
The Kids Helpline, Australia's primary counselling service for young people, is unable to keep up with the surging demand for its services, according to...
The Story Behind Cora’s Bridal Smart Tips
You’ve heard it before: Every story has a beginning. And the great ones typically have a lesson as well. The lesson behind this story...
How to listen so kids will talk
Listening and feeling. Two things each adult can do. However, listening and naming feelings is a rare skill indeed. Understanding how to listen is...
Getting it right: reading before writing
As literacy levels among children decline nationally and globally, strategies are needed to turn this around. It is said that we learn ‘to do...
Cardiologists call for increased testing of Lp(a) in Australia
Given the serious health risks associated with elevated Lp(a) levels, doctors are calling for the test to be covered by Medicare
Many cardiologists in Australia...
Access Lifecare: Supporting People with Disabilities in Independent Living
Access Lifecare, in partnership with Developing Australian Communities, is an allied health organisation that provides key services for people with disabilities who are leaving...
Lower cost of PBS medicines from 1 January
The new, lower cost of PBS medicines comes into effect on New Year’s Day, meaning the most patients will pay for a PBS listed...
Women left behind in race to beat Cervical Cancer
Experts warn too many women in some populations are missing out on cervical cancer screening due to low awareness. To meet the WHO cervical...
Monash students race to create cyborg heart in world-first contest
A team of Monash University biomedical engineering students has launched a global artificial heart competition to help combat one of the world’s biggest killers—heart...