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The Croakey blog is a forum for debate and discussion about health issues and policy. It is moderated by Melissa Sweet, a freelance journalist with a personal and professional bent towards public health perspectives. Regular contributors include members of the Croakey Health and Medical Panel. Independent, in-depth social journalism for health
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A timely forum in Adelaide recently heard wide-ranging calls for action to address the digital determinants of health, with a strong focus on the need for better protections for children and young people. Alison Barrett reports for the Croakey Conference ..read more
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*** Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are cautioned that this article mentions someone who has passed *** Recent traumatic events are covered by the Zap this week, with a focus on mental health and calls for the Federal Government ..read more
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With the federal budget just over three weeks away, researcher Chelsea Hunnisett has some pointed questions for the Albanese Government, including: what happened to plans for a wellbeing economy, and where is your commitment to intergenerational investment for health and ..read more
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The development of a First Nations Clean Energy Strategy is highlighting many opportunities for improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, provided solutions are community-led. Jason Staines writes: Onsite renewables, such as solar farms, will ..read more
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Below, we link readers into recent news on the health impacts of the war on Gaza, as well as responses from health and humanitarian agencies and organisations. The toll on journalists is also covered. Statement by UN Women: Six months ..read more
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Australian universities are failing to provide a supportive environment for early-career and mid-career academics, with worrying implications for the sustainability and future of this important part of the health workforce, suggests new research. Jason Staines writes: Nearly one-third of early-career ..read more
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This week the column examines what Australia and other countries can learn from Thailand about funding public health and also links readers into the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the latest news on pandemic planning, the Australian National ..read more
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-led initiatives to reduce alcohol harms are profiled in a new book that privileges, prioritises and amplifies First Nations voices. Nicole Hewlett, a Palawa woman and co-author with Peter d’Abbs of ‘Learning from 50 Years ..read more
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Introduction by Croakey: The recent tragic stabbings in Sydney have raised questions about the treatment of mental illness and the wider supports available for patients and their families, the dissemination of false or disturbing information, and the processing of such ..read more
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Introduction by Croakey: National efforts to reform the scope of practice of health professionals are important for driving much-needed health reforms in lutruwita/Tasmania in the wake of the recent state election, according to Scott Willis, National President of the Australian ..read more