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Back to SearchAustralian early intervention program for deaf children piloted in Japan
An Australian early intervention program for deaf children is, for the first time, being piloted overseas. The therapy is for children whose family h…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
"We need the slip, slop, slap of brain health - now": Advocates call for new national approach to dementia
A leading scientist has recommended that dementia be treated as an economic crisis as well as a health issue. Over 400,000 Australians live with deme…
10 months ago
Report finds people with chronic pain continue to suffer from stigma
Around four million Australians, or one in five, are living with chronic pain. Many report feeling overlooked and ignored within the healthcare syste…
10 months ago
Second case of rare mpox strain discovered in traveller
The second Australian case of a rare strain of mpox virus has been detected in south-east Queensland. Queensland Health says the patient - who is now…
10 months ago
The final farewell isn’t easy. This growing service helped Vibha and thousands like her
Death confronts 180,000 people in Australia and their families every year. Yet few have prepared a will or left clear instructions about their end-of…
10 months ago
New babies born free of devastating genetic diseases using DNA from three people
Eight healthy babies have been born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passi…
10 months ago
Could it be meningococcal? Australia approaches the high-risk disease's peak season
Experts are warning young adults and parents of young children to be aware of early symptoms of meningococcal disease, as Australia enters its peak s…
10 months, 1 week ago
Early action urged on diabetes, one of Australia's most common killers
Health experts are calling for more early action to prevent the seventh most common cause of death in Australia: diabetes. The Royal Australian Colle…
10 months, 1 week ago
'Liquid gold' donations to flow after Lifeblood's new sexual activity rules take effect
For the first time in 40 years, sexually active gay and bisexual men are able to donate plasma in Australia. The changes to Lifeblood's screening que…
10 months, 1 week ago
SBS talks to family creation lawyer Sarah Jefford on Australia's review into surrogacy laws
Australia's Law Reform Commission is currently conducting an inquiry into surrogacy law across the country. Sarah Jefford is a family creation lawyer…
10 months, 1 week ago