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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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Children with disability are prioritised, but struggle to get a vaccine appointment

30 Sep 2021

In a new survey, almost two-thirds of parents reported having trouble securing a vaccination for their child or children with disability.

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What history can teach us about pandemic management

30 Sep 2021

How do responses to infectious diseases throughout history stack up today?

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The government does not consider how its COVID policies affect children

29 Sep 2021

Every time a new policy is introduced or an old one is abandoned, its impact on children’s rights must be assessed and evaluated again.

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Building trust with migrant and refugee communities is crucial for public health measures to work

27 Sep 2021

Without appropriate support, it’s more likely people will break COVID restrictions, for example go to work, or gather in family groups for support.

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Social media, activism, trucker caps: the fascinating story behind long COVID

27 Sep 2021

Sufferers collected evidence of their persistent symptoms, and advocated for themselves and for further research. Even the term ‘long COVID’ stems from this activism.

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How COVID has shone a light on the ugly face of Australian antisemitism

23 Sep 2021

The increased prominence of anti-Semitic incidents may have you wondering: has anti-Semitism always been part of the Australian social fabric, or are we facing a newer, more sinister trend?

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Soon you'll need to be vaccinated to enjoy shops, cafes and events - but how will staff cope?

23 Sep 2021

If staff enforce the rules, they risk harassment and lost tips. But if they overlook unsafe behaviour, they risk further COVID transmission.

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Power to the sheeple: why common sense prevails despite COVID-19 uncertainty

23 Sep 2021

Information may be changing as quickly as the COVID-19 virus mutates, but being open and transparent about it fosters trust and social cohesion.

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