Why your perfect travel partner might not be your family
As Australians gear up for the holiday season, new research has revealed what really makes for the perfect travel companion, and it turns out, it might not be your family after all. An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study offers an insightful look into the personality traits that can make or break a trip, helping travellers […]
New report links ageism to serious healthcare harms
Older Australians are feeling dismissed, excluded and stereotyped in healthcare settings, putting their access to life-saving care at risk, according to a new report. The Australian Human Rights Commission The age barrier: older adults’ experiences of ageism in health care, report draws on the lived experiences of older patients, their families and sector experts, supported by a comprehensive literature review. Perceptions of ageism are widespread across […]
‘Space for You’ resources to support new mums’ mental health in an Australian first
Aiming to improve outcomes for mothers and their families, Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is participating in an Australian-first maternal mental health promotion pilot project, called Space for You. The project officially launched today at the FSH Family Birth Centre during Perinatal Mental Health Week. It will trial the use of evidence-based, co-designed health promotion resources […]