Sexual misconduct by health practitioners is a serious issue which can cause significant harms to individuals and undermine trust in the health system. One of the major challenges in reducin... Read more
As Aotearoa/New Zealand steps up restrictions in the wake of new COVID-19 cases, the latest edition of the COVID-19 wrap examines how the country has responded until now. Public health resea... Read more
From the Ruby Princess disembarkation at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to the current crisis in aged care facilities, there is no doubt that mistakes have been made by Australian govern... Read more
Melissa Sweet writes: The pandemic is exposing and exacerbating many of the determinants of poor health and inequities, such as housing insecurity, poverty, racism, incarceration, precarious... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: The daily COVID-19 press conferences held by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews have exposed the general public to the raw and often combative environment of these eve... Read more
Access to Personal Protective Equipment or PPE (and its correct use) is essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But evidence suggests that inadequate access to PPE and an inconsistent a... Read more
Yesterday the Senate Select Committee on COVID-19 held a public hearing as part of its inquiry into the Australian Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing focussed on age... Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic is a shared global experience; however, its impact can differ greatly between individuals, communities and nations. In Australia the situation varies significantly fro... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: Aged care stakeholders and experts have reacted angrily to the tragic outbreak of COVID-19 in residential care facilities. To date, 1,022 residents of aged care faci... Read more
How are health professionals sustaining themselves and their networks amid the demands and disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic? In the Q&A below, Associate Professor Kelvin Kong, a Worim... Read more
