Introduction by Croakey: Urgent action is needed to address the national emergency of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody, with five such deaths recorded since June, acco... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: This week, Australian governments have sent very mixed messages on their commitment to improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. On one ha... Read more
When Michael Thorn began a new job as Chief Executive of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) in 2011, one of the first reports to come across his desk recommended that a... Read more
As previously reported at Croakey, the road to alcohol regulation has been long and fiercely contested. This Friday, Australian and New Zealand Food Forum Ministers will decide whether to su... Read more
As reported recently at Croakey, the Government’s decision to next month stop the free childcare arrangements introduced as part of the pandemic response raises many questions about the shor... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: Ensuring that all children – and especially those from poorer families – have access to quality childcare produces long-lasting health and social benefits. The Marmo... Read more
In the latest edition of the COVID-19 wrap, public health researcher Alison Barrett reports on some recent research findings and releases, including primary healthcare news. COVID-19 care be... Read more
In the latest edition of the COVID-19 wrap, public health researcher Alison Barrett reports on some recent research findings and new releases. The experiences of health-care providers during... Read more
Last year, in an update that acknowledged the rising use of novel tobacco products, the World Health Organization reiterated the advice from their Framework Convention on Tobacco Control tha... Read more
“Despite dramatic improvements in survival, nutrition, and education over recent decades, today’s children face an uncertain future. Climate change, ecological degradation, migrating p... Read more
