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Crucial medical research joins coronavirus fight
Victoria’s world-leading medical researchers are making significant strides in the battle against coronavirus, with the Victorian Government providing support for projects on multiple fronts. (more…)
Hospitals ready and waiting to support all Victorians
Victorians are being urged to stop putting off hospital visits and important health checks during the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Turmeric supplement more effective than placebo for knee pain
In a new study from the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research, extract of Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than a…
New centre to meet demand for aged and disability care in Karratha
A new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Training Centre at North Regional TAFE’s Karratha campus was opened by WA Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery and Disability Services Minister Stephen…
VAD laws giving more Victorians choice over their death
Just over one year since its implementation, our voluntary assisted dying laws are giving Victorians suffering with a terminal illness greater choice over the timing and manner of their death.…
Learn What to Say After R U OK?
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
The State Government has announced a further $14 million is being made available in 2020-21 through the WA Sector Transition Fund. (more…)
Asthma in rural Australia: can we breathe a little easier?
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…)