Health
Disability Support Providers Face Challenges with NDIS Funding Reforms
Wednesday, December 11 2024
A recent report released by National Disability Services indicated that “eighty percent of disability support providers are concerned they wouldn’t......
SNUS: Nicotine pouch use on the rise in Australian youth
Wednesday, December 11 2024
Health experts have raised alarms over the increasing use of nicotine pouches in Australian youth, with a significant portion obtaining......
New project boosts educator confidence in teaching consent
Tuesday, December 10 2024
The Consent Matters project is making a big impact in Victoria, helping educators boost their confidence in teaching young people......
Stormy weather increases thunderstorm asthma risk
Tuesday, December 10 2024
As stormy weather sweeps across Australia, the risk of thunderstorm asthma is once again on the rise.New research is helping......
‘Regulate It?’: new campaign calls Victorians to rethink safe cannabis regulation
Thursday, December 5 2024
80 percent of Australians think possessing a small amount of cannabis shouldn’t be a criminal offence – that’s according to......
Activist shares story on experience with FGM and empowering human rights
Thursday, December 5 2024
Content warning – distressing themes This week, The Wire covered the Federal government appointed eight Ambassadors for International Day of......
Calls for funding boost to support older Australians with digital in-home care
Thursday, December 5 2024
Technology already plays a huge role in society, however a number of experts are pushing to insert technology into the......
Impact of Gambling on Domestic Violence
Wednesday, December 4 2024
Most Australians have seen the pokies at their local pub. Many would walk past the vibrant lights and sounds, softly......
Private Health Insurance Surge linked to Mental Health
Wednesday, December 4 2024
In a recent media release from Private Healthcare Australia, CEO Dr Rachel David has stated that “More than 300,000 Australian’s......
Social Media age ban could impact regional Australians
Wednesday, December 4 2024
The social media age ban announced by the Federal Government last week will prohibit Australians under the age of 16......