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Dying Younger, Waiting Longer: The Stark Reality of Rural Health in Australia
Some Australians are dying up to 13.6 years earlier than their metropolitan counterparts simply because of where they live. That’s one of the alarming findings in the…
Forget Dr Google, Meet Dr ChatGPT: The Future of AI-Driven Health Information
Forget Dr Google. Say hello to Dr ChatGPT. A recent article in The Medical Journal of Australia shows that nearly 9.9% of Australian adults have already…
Only 30% – 49% of Australians with substance use disorder receive treatment. So what’s missing?
Unmet treatment needs for alcohol and other drugs (AOD) remain a critical challenge in Australia, and the numbers paint a sobering picture. A recent…
Beyond one-size-fits-all: Australia’s leap into genomics-driven cancer treatment
Australia is on the brink of a cancer care revolution as new initiatives harness the power of genomics to transform treatment and prevention.
Dementia demonstration project reveals the complexities of building a national health data system
We know that good health policy relies on robust data—but getting consistent, useful national data remains…
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…