28 March 2025
One of the hottest countries on the planet isn't ready to deal with an inevitable increase in heatwaves, but new research aims to change that.
Tag: Australia
27 March 2025
Covid-19 is still killing Australians — and the full picture shows sobering numbers and a lack of action on some of the key lessons of the pandemic.
24 January 2025
A Malaysian consultant practising in Melbourne, who has worked in MOH and NHS, says that for doctors in Australia, shifts are capped at 12 hours; work weeks capped at 40-50 hours. OT is paid at 1.5x to 2x the base rate. "I actually had time for my family."
20 August 2024
Droughts, fires, and floods can wreak havoc on farmers’ mental health. With extreme weather set to intensify, farmer suicide prevention efforts are crucial.
24 July 2024
School refusal, or 'school can't', disproportionately impacts neurodivergent students. It is crucial responses to the phenomenon take their needs into account.
10 July 2024
Australia's drug budget heavily focuses on law enforcement over harm reduction and prevention, underscoring the need for more balanced, effective spending.
13 May 2024
Many cases of mental illness in Australia could be eradicated by targeting child maltreatment. The impacts of doing nothing are devastating.
25 April 2024
Bushfire seasons are beginning earlier and lasting longer – and that’s taking a toll on firefighters’ health.
11 December 2023
Securing homes in the face of bushfires is a known challenge. Far less appreciated is the effect of bushfire smoke and why we must keep it out of residences.
8 December 2023
Summer holidays in Australia are not what they used to be due to climate change and the increasing threat of bushfires.