One woman dies every nine days in Australia from domestic violence. In this “What Happens Next?” episode, leading experts examine the drivers behind this national emergency.
Given its remit and membership, the inquiry is unlikely to break new ground – and has met fierce opposition even before starting its work.
Inspirational clinical psychology graduate Dr Victoria Gentile exemplifies the importance of Indigenous students in the future of healthcare, and shows why more are needed.
It’s imperative we build national capacity programs for healthcare professionals to respond and manage climate change-related impacts on health, disasters, and risk reductions.
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.
Distrust is framed as a problem that needs to be solved. Instead, it can signal where there are deep social problems that need to be addressed.
A new book based on the world’s largest multi-professional study of its kind relates the distressing experiences of Australian healthcare workers amid the pandemic.
High-pressure, high-stakes, high-intensity and high-workload environments are leading to a mental health crisis among our frontline healthcare workers.
Before Rosie Batty bravely spoke out about her son’s murder, family violence was rarely publicly discussed. We need to continue to build on her legacy.
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout priority should move from those most at risk of the disease to those most likely to spread it, according to new modelling.
The Morrison government is ramping up its war and security rhetoric, be it COVID or stoking China fears, in an effort to arrest its flagging popularity ahead of the next federal election.
There are three measures for assessing whether public policy is successful, and the Coalition has been found wanting on all three. But there’s one policy area that’s an even bigger disaster.
Inconsistency, uncertainty and confusion are leading to vaccination delays.
Pharmacy students are underlining their value by taking their skills from the classroom to the COVID-19 frontline.
Women have been fighting poverty pay, long hours and unsafe working conditions long before COVID-19 hit.
While the pandemic has been a blow to women’s rights, new forms of engagement are opening avenues for women to make their voices heard.
Although it was a century ago, there are parallels between the Spanish Flu pandemic and COVID-19. What was it like on the frontline for our healthcare workers this time around – and what have we learnt as a society?
While all Australians have been affected by the pandemic, there’s clear evidence of an asymmetry along gender lines.
Advances in anatomy education have allowed it to successfully pivot to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, but laboratory dissection remains a cornerstone of the discipline.
A study has exposed the yawning gaps in our society due to the removal of face-to-face interactions in schools, and the intense pressure on their leaders.
Addressing the health, social and economic inequities in our communities is crucial in the COVID-19 recovery.
Beyond COVID-19, is AI part of the response to the failures of aged care?
A new research project is aiming to better understand the extent, nature and impact of rising tech-facilitated abuse.
More women are turning to online or telephone support for family violence during the second COVID-19 lockdown, while more men are also seeking help for abusive behaviour.
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