New focus on food security in regional communities
Reducing the cost of essential groceries and building a nutrition workforce are among the measures included in a national strategy to improve food security in
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Gaining health, not losing weight, key to obesity battle
The fight against obesity needs to be focussed on gaining health, not losing weight, according to Australia’s doctors.
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP),
Read more6 March 2025
Guide to make homes more “dementia-friendly”
A new interactive guide aims to help people with dementia live more independently, for longer, in their homes.
Dementia Australia CEO Tanya Buchanan said the interactive
Read more5 March 2025
Mental health rehab centre opens on Gold Coast
A $122 million live-in facility for adults with complex mental health issues has opened on the Gold Coast.
The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU), at the
Read more4 March 2025
Extra scope for low-cost legal support for business
Small businesses can now access low-cost legal support for an expanded range of disputes.
Federal Small Business Minister Julie Collins said $2.6 million had been
Read more4 March 2025
Expert advice on how to prepare for a cyclone
By Yetta Gurtner
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is predicted to make landfall between Noosa and Brisbane overnight on Thursday as a Category 2 system. The Australian Bureau of
Read more4 March 2025
$400 million voucher plan to boost health outcomes
One million vulnerable Australians would have easier access to health and fitness support through a voucher program being promoted by Olympic champion Duncan
Read more3 March 2025
Free online mental health support program expanded
Almost $30 million will be invested in a free program for adults experiencing complex mental illness and trauma.
SANE CEO Rachel Green said a grant of $27.3 million,
Read more20 February 2025
Elite athletes join race to support youth mental health
Australia’s elite athletes are in high demand as mental health advocates in the nation’s schools.
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Performance Executive General
Read more18 February 2025
Children exposed to disturbing chatbot conversations
AI-driven chatbots are exposing Australian children to interactive content across a range of topics from sex to drug-taking, self-harm, suicide and serious illnesses,
Read more18 February 2025