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- Medical Health Aged Care, Mental Health
- 01/10/2025
- 06:45
Mental health the top reason for GP visits in Australia: RACGP Health of the Nation
Key Facts: 71% of GPs nominated mental health reasons as a top reason for patient presentations in 2025, up 10% since 2017 One in five patients over 15 delayed or avoided mental health care due to cost, with women more likely to postpone treatment 57% of GPs identified mental health as an issue causing concern for the future and want to see action from government The RACGP is calling for a 40% increase in Medicare rebates for longer consultations and a 25% increase for mental health items to improve access to affordable care The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP)…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/10/2025
- 06:45
Health bodies urge crackdown on rogue operators as medicinal cannabis use jumps 5455% in five years
Eminent representative health organisations have joined forces calling on the New South Wales Government to act on medicinal cannabis prescribing and dispensing as the number of people using these products continues to explode. The NSW branches of the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP), the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), and Australian Medical Association (AMA) have written to NSW Health Minister, the Hon. Ryan Park MP, calling for reform. The letter warns of: poor regulatory oversight, particularly in the context of the rise of “vertically integrated” cannabis clinics medicinal cannabis clinics operating predominantly via hasty…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Mental Health
- 01/10/2025
- 06:30
This Mental Health Month is the time for “Connecting When It Counts”
The Mental Health Coalition of South Australia (MHCSA) today launches Mental Health Month, emphasising the importance of meaningful connections throughout life's pivotal moments under the theme "Connecting When It Counts." The month-long initiative challenges traditional perceptions of mental health discussions, moving beyond crisis conversations to celebrate proactive wellbeing and community connection. "Quite often when we talk about mental health, we talk about it when we're not travelling well. But mental health isn't just about tough times – it's about building meaningful connections throughout life's pivotal moments," said Geoff Harris, Executive Director of MHCSA. "'Connecting When It Counts' reminds us that…
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- CharitiesAidWelfare, Government VIC
- 01/10/2025
- 06:01
New index shows Victoria’s housing crisis deepening
New index shows Victoria’s housing crisis deepening Victoria’s housing crisis has worsened across almost every key measure, with new data released today showing surging rents, a ballooning social housingwaitlist and thousands of people forced into homelessness because of family violence and housing stress. Council to Homeless Persons’ (CHP) 2025 Housing Insecurity Index reveals: Median rents increased 3.9% across Victoria in the past year – with regional rents up 6% More than 66,000 people are now on the social housing waitlist – up 7.4% in a year Over 13,000 Victorians every month are seeking homelessness services due to family violence More…
- RetailOnline Retail
- 01/10/2025
- 06:00
US card schemes are the big winners in RBA’s card fee plan – at the expense of Aussie businesses and consumers
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is propping up profits made by US credit card schemes at the expense of small businesses and consumers…
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- Books Literature, Energy
- 01/10/2025
- 06:00
Renowned engineer and clean energy expert Dr Saul Griffith heads to Bendigo for ‘Faster and Fairer’ tour
Renowned engineer and clean energy expert Dr Saul Griffith heads to Bendigofor 'Faster and Fairer' tour Australians are keen to electrify their homes and vehicles and save on energy bills, but how can we ensure this happens fairer and faster? JoinSaul Griffith, engineer and Chief Scientist at Rewiring Australia, as he discusses his latest bookPlug In! The Electrification Handbook,which provides practical advice for everyday Australians on upgrading their homes and cars. You will also hear from community groups about the local action happening in your neighbourhoods. Join us foran enlightening event on how Australia can race towards all-electric homes and…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Women
- 01/10/2025
- 05:45
Beyond the statistics: Breast Cancer’s hidden burden
Key Facts: 1 in 7 Australian women risk being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, with 58 people diagnosed daily Over 10,000 working-age…
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- General News, Medical Health Aged Care
- 01/10/2025
- 05:42
“Shut the shops”: Tobacco experts issue new call to protect Australians’ health
Four of Australia’s leading tobacco experts have united in a landmark call to action today – suggesting Australia slash the number of cigarette retailers to help drive down smoking rates, while also tackling illicit tobacco. The peer-reviewed commentary, published in theAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health,was written by Ms Anita Dessaix, Director, Prevention and Advocacy, Cancer Council NSW; Associate Professor Raglan Maddox, Australian National University; Dr Emily Stone, Respiratory Physician, St Vincents Healthcare and Professor Becky Freeman, University of Sydney. Professor Freeman says it’s time for all Governments to reconsider whether a product that kills most of its…
- Medical Health Aged Care, Women
- 01/10/2025
- 05:16
BreastScreen progress has flatlined. BCNA responds to AIHW data.
Key Facts: *Latest AIHW data shows national BreastScreen program has flatlined for 20 years * BCNA calling for immediate action on delayed reforms to outdated screening program *National program - State inequities *Screening saves lives, poor program uptake will cost lives. Available for interview: Vicki Durston -BCNA, Director Policy, Advocacy and Support Services1st October 2025 Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling on the Federal Government to immediately action recommended reforms to the nationalBreastScreen program. The latest AIHW data reveals participation in BreastScreen has flatlined for more than 20 years. Despite three decades of investment, BreastScreen is outdated, and reviews…
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