Health
Looking out for truck driver’s mental and physical health
72.5% of Australia’s freight is transported by truck drivers. There is a good chance the avocados you buy at your local......
Collaborative agreement signed on Indigenous health
The Minister for Indigenous Health Ken Wyatt has come together with health organisations to tackle issues with Aboriginal and Torres......
Mice to blame for increase in dog deaths
An above average rainfall last Spring contributed to what many said was perfect breeding conditions for mice. Now, as mice populations......
Five Australians receive Florence Nightingale Medal
This year a record five Australian aid workers have been commended for their work in foreign aid and disaster relief,......
Starting the conversation on Palliative Care
Today marks the start of Palliative Care Week, a government initiative aimed at raising awareness of the need to develop......
Health professionals struggling to combat violence in the workplace
The safety of Australia’s health professionals is under the spot light, following recent shocking attacks on nurses in hospitals. Verbal......
How rooftop gardens are bringing solace to city dwellers
In urbanised landscapes, there is growing evidence that a lack of green spaces can increase stress, isolation and mental health......
Raising awareness of Food Allergies
Australia has one of the highest percentages of people with food allergies, with 10% of the population afflicted with the......
Are punitive measures good drug policy?
The 2017-18 Federal Budget announced strong measures to punish to crack down on drug use. Targeted at those receiving welfare......
Protecting ancient Aboriginal knowledge used for modern day medicines
Knowledge of the medicinal benefits of Australia’s natural resources have been used by Indigenous Australians for thousands of years. This knowledge......