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health November 5, 2022
Abortion and reproductive rights in Australia
Access to abortion remains difficult in Australia, and the persistent stigma around this and other crucial reproductive health services puts patients at risk.
health September 3, 2022
Helping queer kids reach their potential
Much has changed to improve the lives of queer young people, but many still suffer discrimination that can become life-threatening without stronger support from educators and health professionals.
health August 20, 2022
For many women, the flushes and drenchings of menopause can make middle age a misery and professional life more precarious. Now, finally, workplaces are catching up.
health July 2, 2022
The right to safety in aged care
More than 40 people a week are sexually assaulted in residential aged care. These dementia advocates are trying to change those numbers.
health June 25, 2022
The long road to real mental health
While Covid-19 lockdowns shone fresh light on mental health, deficiencies in psychiatric and psychological care have been critical for many years.
health May 7, 2022
The woman who would not give up
A years-long battle to have the psychological trauma caused by domestic violence correctly diagnosed and treated has finally resulted in Australia’s first specialised women-only mental health facility.
health November 27, 2021
Kindness can be contagious too
In the midst of a lonely pandemic, there is evidence that kindness is contagious – only it can’t be neatly plotted on graphs or reduced to its reproduction number.
health November 6, 2021
How to talk to the vaccine hesitant
As the pandemic enters a new phase, a friend shows how patience and compassion can unpick vaccine hesitancy.
health October 23, 2021
How accurate are rapid antigen tests for Covid-19?
As millions of Australians exit lockdown, they will soon be able to test themselves for Covid-19 at home with rapid antigen tests. There are benefits to the tests, but concerns remain over accuracy.
health October 16, 2021
The pandemic has seen an increase in people reporting tinnitus. Although the cause is not known, it could be related to the stress and anxiety of Covid-19.
health October 2, 2021
Has Covid-19 finally taught us to stop coming to work sick?
As we move towards a ‘Covid normal’ return to workplaces, the importance of sick leave has never been greater.
