Our Jobs Aren't Killing Us – It’s Stress from Natural Disasters and Sporting Events!
08 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithPeople exposed to extreme stress from naturual disasters and sporting events are at greater risk of heart attack, according to a study led by the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Research Institute.
Landmark Report Shows Mental Health Reform has not Changed in 30 years
07 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithA landmark report co-authored by researchers from Sydney University's Brain and Mind Research Institute into mental health reform in Australia has found little change in the past 30 years.
Alcohol Abuse Costs NSW Government More than $1 Billion a Year
07 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithA Sponsored research report by the New South Wales Audit Office estimates alcohol abuse costs the NSW government more than $1 Billion a year.
Heart Authority Calls for National Vascular Health Check Program
05 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe National Heart Foundation of Australia is calling on the Federal Government to fund a national vascular health check program after a landmark biomedical survey shows 5.6 million Australian adults have unmanaged high blood cholesterol.
Leading Age Services Australia Questions Government Claims of Extra and New Funding
02 August, 2013 by Petrina Smith
Errors Identified in Therapeutic Goods Administration Internal Reports
01 August, 2013 by Petrina SmithErrors have been identified in Therapeutic Goods Administration internal reports of clinical trial numbers 1 July 2009 to 31 December 2012.
New Program Targets Breast Awareness Among Young Women
31 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithYoung women will learn about breast health awareness through a new education program to be run by the McGrath Foundation and supported by the Federal Government.
Telephone Counselling Service for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Expanded
30 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithA telephone counselling service for adult survivors of child abuse will be expanded with a $1.5 million extension from the Federal Government.
New Research on Hepatitis C Virus at University of Adelaide
29 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithWith World Hepatitis Day on 28 July, it is timely that researchers at the University of Adelaide are investigating how the liver responds to hepatitis C virus (HCV) and why some people can control the virus while others can’t.
Jeans for Genes Day is this Friday!
29 July, 2013 by Ryan MccannMake sure you have your denim washed and ready for Jeans for Genes Day this Friday, 2 August.
Funding Increase for Insulin Pump Program
29 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithMore children of low income families will benefit from a funding increase for Australia's Insulin Pump Program.
Professor Frances Boyle Receives 2013 MOGA Achievement Award
26 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) -Novartis Oncology Cancer Achievement Award 2013recipient has been announced as Professor Frances Boyle AM.
Widespread Improvements in Public Hospital Performance Across Australia
25 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithNew data showing widespread improvement in public hospital performance across Australia has been released today by the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA).
Gender Discrimination to be Removed from Medicare
25 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithAll gender discrimination will be completely removed from Medicare.
A New Guide Promotes the Understanding of Mental Health in Workplaces
25 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithPromoting the understanding of mental health in workplaces is everyone’s business, according to Comcare CEO Paul O’Connor.
