Program helps those with autism gain independence
11 March, 2019A unique social skills program has helped one young man with autism gain independence and build confidence, much to his and his family's delight.
Domestic violence rife in gay couples
07 August, 2018Nearly half the men in a US study about male intimate partner violence reported being victims of abuse.
Resisting brittle bones in men
20 July, 2016 by Corin KellyBig improvements in bone and muscle strength with no injuries is expected to be the outcome of a Griffith University study training men aged over 50 with low bone mass.
Soldiers, mindfulness and mental health
25 April, 2016 by Corin KellyThis Anzac Day we take a look at the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on our returned soldiers and how mindfulness can be part of the solution.
Mental health support for gaming enthusiasts
14 October, 2015 by Sharon SmithThe Penny Arcade Expo Australia or PAX Aus is one of the largest gatherings of pop culture in Australia, bringing together video games, tabletop games, cosplay, panels and presentations, concerts, friendly LANs and professional e-sports in the one place in Melbourne from 30 October to 2 November this year.
LASA Slams Aged Care E-Services System Failure
23 July, 2015 by Sharon SmithThe delay in the processing abilities of the electronic claims systems supplied by the Department of Social Services for providers of aged care has been slammed by Leading Aged Services Australia.
Further Funding Committed to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health
09 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Federal Government has committed $1.4 billion in funding for 112 Aboriginal Community Control Health Organisations as part of its commitment to Close the Gap in Indigenous health.
Aged Care Quality Advisory Council Announced
23 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithMembership of the Aged Care Quality Advisory Council has been announced, with former Parliamentary Secretary for Families and Community Services in the Victorian Government, Andrea Coote, as Chairperson.
Indigenous Australians Suffer Twice as Commonly from Serious Heart Rhythm Disorder
06 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithResearch from the University of Adelaide shows Indigenous Australians suffer from a serious heart rhythm disorder twice as commonly as non-Indigenous people.
Technology Trial Starts to Help Rehabilitation Patients
10 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearchers have started the world’s biggest technology trial looking at whether computer games, iPad apps and interactive can can aid in rehabilitation from falls, strokes and brain injuries.
ANMF Criticises Abbot Government's Secret Co-Payment Deals With AMA
20 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithAged Care Accommodation Supplement to be Finalised
25 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe aged care accommodation supplement for significant refurbishment is an important mechanism to encourage greater investment in the market through incentives for residential aged care providers to build and refurbish their facilities.
Increase in Rural Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships Welcomed
15 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithAn additional $13.4 million, over three years, to provide up to 500 rural nursing and allied health scholarships has been welcomed by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN).
Landmark Project Catalogues Human Variation Among Healthy Australians
25 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearchers from the University of Sydney are undertaking a landmark project to catalogue human variation among healthy Australians to help clinicians better diagnose disease, direct treatment and evaluate patient progress.
GPs Encouraged to Check Patients Hearing Loss to Avoid Miscommunication
16 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithNearly one in four older Australians (21 per cent) say they experience difficulties when visiting their General Practitioner (GP) due to their hearing loss, according to new research by Australian Hearing.1
