The pictures men in paid care work are painting of work in the disability sector versus work in aged care are astonishingly different.
A new report shows it’s high time that governments, both in Australia and overseas, invested in specific, credentialed training programs for professionals working with deafblind people.
The October 2022 budget marks a departure from the “blokier” budgets of recent years, centring gender equality and the care economy rather than high-vis and hard hats.
Recreating workplace experiences through simulation is an effective learning tool, one in which people can practise how they might respond to sometimes difficult situations.
Low pay rates, a lack of career structure, supervision and mentoring is putting pressure on the disability workforce, with some NDIS participants not having their most basic care needs met.
A new project is shining a light on gender inequalities in the Australian jazz and improvisation sector.
We must take heed of what those with lived experiences are calling for in Australia’s policy commitment to end the national crisis of violence against women.
Research suggests one of the greatest assets following a disaster is the people who experience them. But this asset is hugely under-utilised.
If humans are programming artificial intelligence, are we stuck with the human biases that inadvertently work their way into AI systems?
The lack of investment in the development and deployment of decentralised diagnostic devices in Australia, most importantly a COVID-19 nucleic acid test, is a public policy failure.
Research shows last year’s lockdowns in Victoria were associated with near double the population prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms.
Inconsistency, uncertainty and confusion are leading to vaccination delays.
To claim an equal future in sport, we have to shift the dial and support women leaders at all levels of the sport ecosystem.
There are clear opportunities in Australia to transform food waste into more valuable products.
With the recession here, it's an opportune time for Australians to rethink their habit of buying a new item instead of repairing the old.
Resolving the COVID-19 crisis in aged care requires more than extra funds – it requires a national, evidenced-based plan. Here's what one should look like.
The way we depict women who have experienced domestic violence needs to shift from the stereotype of broken and cowering, to reflect their strength and bravery, too.
A multidisciplinary research team is examining how we can translate what we know about public health contagion to develop safer public transport infrastructure.
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on Australia's screen industry, but also offers a chance to finally address some of its longstanding issues of diversity and inclusion.
Despite its illegality, 'gatekeeping' remains a barrier to inclusive education. But parents can find that knowledge is power in combating the practice.
The aged care royal commission's interim report paints a picture of a system in deep crisis. Its recommendations for action have some merit, but won't address what are underlying systemic problems.
For the first time in human history, the world's population is rapidly ageing, and in an ageist society we're ill-prepared to handle it. A Different Lens explores the challenges of an ageing population.
Everything about the development of CareMonkey shows that a desire to do good can inspire entrepreneurs with the next big idea. Monash Life speaks with CareMonkey's inventor, Troy Westley.
Inspired by personal experience, Dr Sanjukta Choudhury-Kaul, is improving the working lives of people with disabilities.
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