Insights
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Are star ratings for aged care missing the mark?
Transparency and accountability in aged care are critical, especially as Australia continues to respond to the findings of the Royal Commission into…
Why patients matter: the role of consumer advocacy in healthcare
It makes sense that we have the very brightest medical and scientific minds designing our medical system and tirelessly dedicated to…
Transforming dementia care in the decade ahead
As Australia’s population ages, the urgency to address dementia has never been greater. With over 400,000 Australians currently…
Is aged care the weak link in Australia’s AMR fight
All over the world, the overuse of antimicrobials is contributing to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria. It’s making it…
Protecting the vulnerable: prioritising adult vaccinations
More than four years after COVID-19 was first detected in Australia, vaccinations for the virus are widely accessible across the country. Age is one…
Loneliness: the public health crisis we can’t afford to ignore
In the increasingly hyperconnected world we live in, loneliness can seem like a paradox. Yet, it is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing public
New initiative aims to redefine cancer care for Indigenous Australians
Cancer is a devastating disease that impacts millions globally, and First Nations communities in Australia are…
Addressing dementia’s growing impact on Australia’s health and economy
While ischaemic heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, there’s another disease that’s soon…
How rising healthcare costs are impacting Australians
The cost of living crisis in Australia is having a profound impact on many aspects of life, and healthcare is no exception…
How Australia is breaking the silence on menopause
Menopause. It’s the condition that is so commonplace it affects half the population, yet for a long time, it’s publicly been…
The growing threat of unregulated antibiotics in animal research
A new study has revealed a disturbing trend: the widespread and unregulated use of antibiotics in laboratory rodent…
The road ahead for mental health reform
Access to quality mental healthcare remains a significant challenge for many Australians. While there have been efforts