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Learn What to Say After R U OK?

Sep 10, 2020

R U OK?Day is tomorrow, Thursday 10 September, and this year R U OK? is encouraging Australians to learn what to say if someone in their life says they are…

$14 million to assist WA disability sector move to the NDIS

Sep 8, 2020

The State Government has announced a further $14 million is being made available in 2020-21 through the WA Sector Transition Fund. (more…)

Study finds intravenous iron doesn't help anaemic patients during surgery

Sep 7, 2020

A global study led by researchers at The University of Western Australia has addressed the rising use of intravenous iron therapy in anaemic patients during major surgery and found there…

Asthma in rural Australia: can we breathe a little easier?

Sep 4, 2020

While rural Australians are disproportionately affected by chronic disease this may not be the case with asthma, according to new research from Southern Cross University. (more…)

Fruit & veg to prevent Alzheimer's

Sep 3, 2020

Diet rich in nutrients and antioxidants may prevent or even reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)

RACGP's urgent warning for families: Do not delay routine vaccinations

Sep 3, 2020

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging parents to book a consult with their usual GP clinic and ensure their children’s routine immunisations are up to date.…

Researchers find combined cancer therapies most effective to treat mesothelioma

Sep 2, 2020

Cancer researchers from The University of Western Australia have found a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments can yield positive results for patients with mesothelioma. (more…)

Helping our littlest stroke survivors thrive

Sep 2, 2020

Parents and families of Australia’s littlest stroke survivors will now have a road map to help navigate the often long and challenging journey of life after stroke. (more…)

Urgent call for older Queenslanders to volunteer for COVID-19 study

Aug 27, 2020

A call to arms has gone out to Queenslanders aged 56 and over to help advance The University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine project. (more…)