Health

Six mental health champions named finalists for top prize

13 Oct 2021

The breadth of this year’s finalists demonstrates the diverse and deeply compassionate work being undertaken in many challenging areas in mental health.

prime minister scott morrison points to modelling information at a press conference

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.

aboriginal football players stand with their arms around each others shoulders

Sport and physical activity play important roles for Indigenous communities, but there are barriers

04 Oct 2021

Physical activity and sport are important in Indigenous cultures. How can barriers to participation be removed?

protesters hold signs opposing compulsory vaccination for nurses

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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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.

Take care with paracetamol when pregnant — but don’t let pain or fever go unchecked

29 Sep 2021

A panel of experts has urged caution regarding paracetamol during pregnancy. But that doesn’t change current advice to discuss pain relief with your doctor or pharmacist.

Do brain training apps, games and puzzles enhance brain health?

29 Sep 2021

Enjoying crosswords, sudoku and chess are just some ways to lower the risk of dementia, says clinical neuropsychologist at UNSW Sydney.

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.

a woman lies on a lounge looking lethargic

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.

sign on restaurant window stipulating people have to show proof of vaccination

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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