Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGetting heads together to reduce head injuries
In 2020-21, hundreds of thousands of Australians were admitted to the emergency department for head injuries. But some experts say the true number of…
2 years, 8 months ago
New parents feel 'disconnected' from support
New parents are revealing that they need more support to deal with the challenges of having children - according to a survey by perinatal support ser…
2 years, 8 months ago
Inquiry talks about sexual expression in NDIS plans
A parliamentary inquiry has been hearing evidence about what is reasonable and necessary to include as supports for participants in the National Disa…
2 years, 8 months ago
Critics wary as public intoxication decriminalised in Victoria on Melbourne Cup Day
Victoria has become the latest Australian state to decriminalise public drunkenness. The state government has launched a new health-led approach on M…
2 years, 8 months ago
Bird flu's troubling new evolution
A new report reveals a troublesome shift in outbreaks of bird flu. The report shows that outbreaks, previously confined largely to Asia, are now occu…
2 years, 8 months ago
Workplace initiative aims to help Australia's 2.6 million unpaid carers
An initiative to help carers in the workplace has been officially unveiled, a year after it was flagged at Australia's jobs and skills summit. The go…
2 years, 8 months ago
Mental health crisis prompts calls to better fund 'gender-affirming' health care
The main organisation representing health-related services to LGBTIQ+ Australians is calling for more funding for its members to deal with what it sa…
2 years, 9 months ago
Cost of living takes toll on health sector
A rising number of people suffering from chronic medical conditions are being forced to request financial assistance to cope with the treatment of th…
2 years, 9 months ago
What is gambling really costing you?
Gambling could be costing you a lot more than money, and a lot more than you can afford to lose. And if you're a migrant, your risk of harm is greate…
2 years, 9 months ago
Game-changing technology changes more than just the game
Australians with a disability who want to play video games have long been challenged by the difficulty of using the standard controller for devices s…
2 years, 9 months ago