Introduction by Croakey: Few Australians have been untouched by the devastation caused by the 2019-2020 bushfires. Thirty-three people lost their lives as a direct result of the fires, more... Read more
Jennifer Doggett writes: Scott Morrison has called the final report of the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the economic impact of mental ill health “the most comprehensive report of i... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: A landmark test case is highlighting the excessive use of force in Australian immigration detention centres, according to the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC).... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: The release last week of the final report from the Productivity Commission’s Mental Health Inquiry received a mixed reaction. While many health organisations h... Read more
*** This post was updated on 20 November to include reaction from cohealth. *** Nicole MacKee writes: Two critical issues hit the headlines on Monday this week. The first was the long-awaite... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: The Federal Government’s Robodebt settlement will not benefit many people who have been affected by the harmful policy, according to a statement issued today b... Read more
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
World Kindness Day (on 13 November) is “an opportunity to show solidarity and prove how small acts of kindness can go a long way during the pandemic”, according to the United Nat... Read more
Hotel quarantine, the COVID-19 vaccine and mental health were all on the agenda when the Department of Health faced the Senate Community Affairs Committee at the estimates hearings in Canber... Read more
On October 23, The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the 2019 Causes of Death data, which includes national suicide information. Preliminary data shows an increase in the number of de... Read more
