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Dementia carers funding commitment welcomed

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Dementia Australia welcomes the South Australian Labor Party’s election commitment to fund the delivery of a Dementia Carers Wellbeing and Education Program and calls upon all South Australian parties and independents to offer bi-partisan support.   Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said the 12-month South Australian program would support unpaid carers with evidence-based wellbeing and education interventions, aimed at improving … Continued

Gayini: where science meets traditional knowledge in restoring former cotton country

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Traditional Owners, UNSW scientists, government and conservation groups join forces to get Gayini wetlands thriving again. Gayini – meaning “water” in the Nari Nari language – is part of 80,000 hectares of culturally and ecologically rich land in south-west NSW, owned and managed by the Nari Nari Tribal Council, an Aboriginal-led not-for-profit organisation. Conservation scientists from UNSW … Continued

Respiratory Health Priorities Spotlighted at TSANZSRS ASM 2026

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Key Facts: ·         TSANZSRS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 in Perth to address key respiratory health priorities, including environmental threats, AI advances and new lung testing standards ·         Growing concerns about airborne microplastics’ impact on respiratory health to be explored by leading researchers ·         Artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies are transforming respiratory research and treatment … Continued

Surviving childhood cancer is not enough – 20+ national organisations call for lifelong support for survivors

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Key Facts: Around 20,000 Australians who survived childhood and adolescent cancer require lifelong care, with numbers expected to rise 20% in the next decade 80% of childhood cancer survivors experience at least one long-term health problem, with mortality rates up to 10 times higher than their peers Current survivorship care is fragmented and inadequately funded, … Continued

Thousands of Australian children are suffering serious older people’s health symptoms

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-Specialists call for earlier diagnosis of juvenile arthritis- 16 March 2026 Symptoms generally associated with older adults, such as joint inflammation, chronic pain and vision loss, are affecting thousands of Australian children and young adults. The warning comes amid a push for earlier diagnosis of potentially crippling juvenile arthritis, an incurable childhood autoimmune disease that … Continued

Join us today for the Adelaide Memory Walk & Jog

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  What: Dementia Australia’s Adelaide Memory Walk & Jog      When: Sunday 15 March from 7:30am    Who: More than 1,000 locals participating on the day. People who have been impacted by dementia, their family, friends and carers.    Where: Wigley Reserve, Glenelg   Dementia Australia spokespeople and local residents are available for interview.   … Continued

Last chance to join us for the Illawarra Memory Walk & Jog!

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With only a few sleeps to go, walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers are getting ready for the 2026 Illawarra Memory Walk & Jog.    More than 530 people have already signed-up – but there’s always room for more. Online registrations are still open, and participants are welcome to turn up and register on the day. … Continued

“Women’s health is not a pilot project”: RACGP on Government decision to prioritise political donations over safety

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  The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is concerned for patients after the Federal Government ignored expert advice from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) by allowing pharmacists to prescribe the oral contraceptive pill. RACGP Vice President Dr Ramya Raman said the “lobbyist-led” decision represents a serious failure of health policy that puts women’s health … Continued

Brain Awareness Week 2026: Free National Webinar Highlights Dementia Prevention as Experts Call for Urgent Public Health Action

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As dementia becomes the leading cause of death in Australia, Brain Awareness Week 2026 (16–22 March) shines a national spotlight on prevention, equity and the urgent need to prioritise brain health across the lifespan. The Brain Foundation is proud to host a free public webinar as part of Brain Awareness Week, featuring leading international researcher … Continued