Healthcare
A program that provides young doctors with the experience of training in a rural general practice or Aboriginal Medical Services and provides more medical care to regional, rural and remote communities is being extended by ...
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the McGrath Foundation is reminding women in Australia they are in control of their own breast health and encouraging them to make this the moment to master the simple three-step ...
The Queensland Government is delivering a new vaccination campaign that will encourage more Queenslanders to get vaccinated with the message: “For the love of family, friends and time together, of brunches and long lunches, and ...
Analysis of the latest Medicare data shows the COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on eye health care. Between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2021, there were 516,906 less eye tests conducted nationally ...
“It’s time for you and others” is this year’s message to students during Wellbeing Week from 11 to 15 October, as schools are set to reopen soon. In recognition of national Mental Health Week, Wellbeing ...
The Vaccine Operations Centre has released its most recent update on the status of the vaccine rollout. Australians who are severely immunocompromised are being encouraged to contact their GP or specialist to discuss the possibility ...
A new crisis is spreading globally in our relenting healthcare system with doctors and patients called the Pandemic Fatigue Burnout. After a year of vicarious trauma, doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers are struggling to ...
The COVID-19 disaster payment has supported around 2 million Australians with over $9 billion in payments made since it was announced in June this year. Under the payment, eligible recipients have received $750 per week ...
The Morrison Government recognises the contributions of Australian carers as part of National Carers Week. Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, said the commitment and support carers provide to senior and vulnerable ...
Australians who are severely immunocompromised will be offered the option to receive a third COVID-19 vaccine dose to boost their protection against COVID-19 to the highest level. This follows advice from the Australian Technical Advisory ...
Do you look after a family member or friend with a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who is frail aged? Do your caring responsibilities affect your ...
The Morrison Government has launched a new phone application with information, ideas and guidance for parents to help them provide additional support their child’s mental health and wellbeing. The Raising Healthy Children App was developed ...