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Vital Signs: JobKeeper delivered what was needed to save the patient

17 Oct 2021

When COVID-19 struck, Australia’s Treasury didn’t have the luxury of years of work, refinement and debate to develop JobKeeper. It had to perform battlefield surgery.

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International borders are about to open, but our research shows the plight of stranded Australians is not over

15 Oct 2021

As we begin to emerge from restrictions, there are many things the federal government could do to improve the conditions for those stranded, and speed up their return home.

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Why you may be feeling anxious exiting lockdown

13 Oct 2021

After months of being in lockdown, it’s very normal to feel overwhelmed when reconnecting with society.

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Stressed about returning to work? Here's what your boss can do for you

11 Oct 2021

As we embark on Mental Health Week 2021 and begin to emerge from months of lockdown, employee mental health is at risk. But there are ways to reinforce psychological safety, says UNSW Business School's Frederik Anseel.

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How to cope with your COVID-19 diagnosis

08 Oct 2021

COVID-19 is a global pandemic. So why do we still feel ashamed by catching the virus?

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Physical distancing at school is a challenge. Here are 5 ways to keep our children safer

06 Oct 2021

As children return to face-to-face learning, schools will need to adopt multiple strategies to overcome their longstanding problem of overcrowding.

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How COVID health advice and modelling has been opaque, slow to change and politicised in Australia

04 Oct 2021

The Australian people will be best served by separating science from politics.

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Health workers are among the COVID vaccine hesitant. Here’s how we can support them safely

04 Oct 2021

The vast majority of health workers accept COVID vaccinations, but we need to ensure the concerns of the minority are heard.

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Is the hybrid work model inclusive? Not necessarily.

30 Sep 2021

Hybrid workplaces have benefits – and challenges – for different people, just like offices do. Everyone needs to be catered for, say UNSW Business School academics.

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Relying on vaccination from December isn't enough. Here's what we need for freedom

30 Sep 2021

There are five groups in our community who are vulnerable under our current reopening plan. Here are the things we should do to help protect them.

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