Victoria is at the “sharp end” of mental health reform and must be as ready as possible so that it does not squander the opportunities about to unfold but can make the most of them, a webina... Read more
Western Australian health groups are calling on the State Government to put an end to junk food advertising on public transport, billboards and sporting venues. As the ABC reported today, th... Read more
New research is showing how Facebook can be a useful source of information – particularly when used in conjunction with other methods – to develop broader understandings of health literacy a... Read more
Moves by the Northern Territory Government to weaken its welcome and progressive alcohol policy reforms have been condemned by leading Northern Territory Aboriginal, health and social groups... Read more
President-elect Joe Biden has hit the ground running this week following his momentous win over US President Donald Trump, along with the historic election of his Vice-President-elect Kamala... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: Policy development on artificial intelligence (AI) is setting a pace, nationally and internationally and within health. That includes Artificial Intelligence in Heal... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: The ACT Labor-Greens government last week said it would prioritise raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 in the next parliamentary term – the first jurisd... Read more
Baby boomers heading into aged care in Australia may be shocked to find themselves living in the past when it comes to digital access, according to Dr Tim Smyth, a health management consulta... Read more
Over-servicing is an issue across health care, including in dentistry. Alexander Holden, Senior Lecturer in Dental Ethics at the University of Sydney, reports below on a study that included... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: United States President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to “restore the soul of America”, putting action on the coronavirus pandemic, the climate crisis, racial injustic... Read more
