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 […]
Australia sees modest pay gap progress as women earn $28,000 less than men
Australia’s gender pay gap continues to shrink, with new data revealing meaningful, though uneven, progress towards fairer and more equitable workplaces. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s (WGEA) 2024–25 Gender Equality Scorecard, released today, shows the national gender pay gap has fallen an above-trend 0.7 percentage points to 21.1%. It means that for every $1 earned […]
Historic $16 billion cut to student debt comes into effect
Millions of Australians have had their student loans cut as the federal government’s 20% debt reduction measure comes into effect. The one-off debt reduction measure will benefit over three million Australians with the first 100,000 having received notifications via SMS text message, email or their myGov inbox. The Australian Government’s Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 per […]
Stronger safety controls for vitamin B6 products
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will strengthen safety controls for products containing vitamin B6 to help reduce the risk of nerve damage associated with the long-term consumption of high doses. Products with low doses of vitamin B6 will continue to be available for general sale, while products containing higher doses will require advice from a […]
Nursing system saves lives in emergency departments
The successful rollout of an emergency nursing system is showing significant improvement in patient deterioration, with plans for global expansion. The nursing system, developed at the University of Sydney, is helping to save lives in emergency departments, setting a new national standard for nursing care since its rollout in 2020. Trialled in 29 emergency departments across […]
Australia on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035
Australia is on track to become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035, latest data shows. Rates of cervical cancer among Australian women continue to fall, according to the report from the Centre for Research Excellence in Cervical Cancer Control. In 2021, the national cervical cancer rate decreased to 6.3 per 100,000, compared […]
How to improve your financial wellbeing
Due to high interest rates and the impacts of inflation, many of us are feeling the pinch right now, so here are some tips to help you feel more in control of your money, even in difficult economic times. But first: what exactly is financial wellbeing? According to Beyond Blue, financial wellbeing is about having […]
Stand up for the protection of healthcare in conflict zones
Thousands of messages of solidarity from ANMF members and the Australian community are on their way to nurses, midwives, and healthcare workers in Gaza, where they will be translated into Arabic and delivered through the International Committee Red Cross and the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The International Committee of the Red Cross expressed gratitude to […]
New book helps frontline doctors and nurses to calm the mind
In the chaos of emergency medicine, one of the greatest challenges to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals is not just the emergency in front of them, it is the relentless noise within and around them. Meditation for Medics – Stopping the Noise: A Simple Guide to Unshakeable Mindfulness by a Busy ER Doctor has […]