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Over 750 of Australia’s top anaesthetists, clinicians, researchers and medical leaders gather in Canberra to explore the future of patient safety and innovation

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Canberra, 2–5 October Over 750 of Australia’s top anaesthetists, clinicians, researchers and medical leaders from across Australia and globally will gather in Canberra this week for the Australian Society of Anaesthetists’ (ASA) National Scientific Congress (NSC) – a premier event for the anaesthesia profession. Being held from 2–5 October at the National Convention Centre, this … Continued

Statement on aged care senate inquiry

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Statement attributable to Alex Lynch – Director of Aged and Community Care Catholic Health Australia welcomed the opportunity to appear before Senators at the Aged Care Services Inquiry, noting that the Inquiry’s main goal to have more home care packages released by the Government has been achieved. The bipartisan decision to release home care packages … Continued

‘Young lives will be saved’: ACT GPs call for childhood intranasal flu vaccinations

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GPs are calling on the Australian Capital Territory Government to follow the lead of other states and territories and introduce needle-free influenza vaccinations for children. It comes following the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) throwing its support behind Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia introducing free intranasal influenza vaccinations for children … Continued

Why Exercise Could Actually Save Your Heartbeats – Not Waste Them

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Forget the myth that exercise uses up your heartbeats. New Australian research shows fitter people use fewer total heartbeats per day – potentially adding years to their lives. The study led by sports cardiologist Professor Andre La Gerche tracked the daily heart activity of 109 athletes and 38 non-athletes using continuous heartrate monitoring. The results … Continued

Connect at the movies this World Mental Health Day

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MEDIA RELEASE 1 OCTOBER 2025 LIFELINE SYDNEY & SUTHERLAND PARTNERS WITH INDEPENDENT CINEMAS TO INVITE AUSTRALIANS TO CONNECT AT THE MOVIES ON MENTAL HEALTH DAY FRIDAY OCTOBER 10 TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CRISIS SUPPORT This Mental Health Day (Friday 10 October), Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland and the Mark Sarfaty Cinema & Performing Arts Benevolent Fund are inviting local … Continued

Altered-state therapies integrated into new Melbourne-based mental health clinic

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The Journey Clinic opens in Melbourne with two pioneering services: a residential addiction program and Australia’s first individualised and dedicated, outpatient altered-state therapy clinic. First residential addiction treatment program in the world to integrate altered-state therapies for people with underlying post-traumatic stress disorder and treatment-resistant depression. Model of care combines the humanism and community of … Continued

What’s not to like. Dramatic improvement in school attendance.

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Malpa Project Achieves Remarkable Gains in Indigenous School Attendance and Engagement—Yet Still Awaits Government Support   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As federal and state governments grapple with persistent challenges in boosting school attendance and performance—particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children—the Malpa Project stands as a proven beacon of success. For 15 years, this innovative, … Continued

‘This decision will save young lives’: WA GPs back free childhood intranasal flu vaccinations

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GPs have welcomed the Western Australian Government’s announcement that, from 2026, children aged two to 12 can receive needle-free flu vaccines from their GP – calling the move “nothing short of lifesaving.” It comes following the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) throwing its support behind Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia heeding the … Continued