Is Australia’s health spending striking the right balance?
Investment in primary care is decreasing in relative terms, with significant implications for health equity
Opinions
Young men need compassion when engaging with health care providers
Approaching young men with curiosity, patience and compassion during GP consultations may be one of the most effective ways to improve their engagement in health care services.
The first three years matter more than you think – and Australia's mental health future depends on it
A child's experiences in the first three years shape their future mental health, learning, and relationships more than any other period of childhood.
Supporting women through opioid dependence treatment in pregnancy and after birth
Most women with opioid dependence engage in treatment and remain engaged in treatment during and after pregnancy, but some may need additional support to remain in treatment.
Voluntary assisted dying and dementia
People living with dementia are currently excluded from access to voluntary assisted dying. Does this need to change?
Richard Scolyer leaves a unique legacy of pioneering brain cancer research
Professor Richard Scolyer, renowned pathologist and joint Australian of the Year (2024), has died at the age of 59.
Looking earlier for atrial fibrillation could prevent stroke for Indigenous Australians
New evidence shows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people develop atrial fibrillation much earlier than other Australians. Screening from age 55, and earlier for those at higher risk, is a practical step towards preventing avoidable stroke.
Youth mental health rebounds, but don’t declare victory yet
New HILDA data suggests under-25s mental health has rebounded from the pandemic-era decline, but still remains below 2019 levels.
