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Helping our littlest stroke survivors thrive
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…)
Starlight’s Tour de Kids challenge gets Australians pedalling for sick kids
Starlight Children’s Foundation (Starlight) is kicking off its annual cycling challenge Tour de Kids this September (2020), aiming to raise $200,000 to brighten the lives of sick kids. (more…)
Mesothelioma patients are living longer after diagnosis, despite rising death rate
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive type of cancer with no cure. However, the latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) suggests survival is improving. (more…)
Cancer patients worldwide sought for online survey of pain and treatment
The types of pain relief treatments cancer patients use is the subject of a new international online survey led by Southern Cross University. (more…)
Suicide prevention support for the building and construction industry
MATES in Construction Western Australia has been provided with more than $520,000 in grants from the WA Government through Lotterywest and the Mental Health Commission. (more…)
Health funds support their members through pandemic
Australia’s private health insurers paid out $5.4 billion in benefits between April and June 2020 despite the challenging operating environment under COVID-19 restrictions. (more…)
Funding to enhance palliative care services at Kalamunda Hospital
Underlying the WA Government’s commitment to the importance of quality palliative care and end of life choices, Western Australian Health Minister Roger Cook announced $9.5 million in funding for Kalamunda…
Researchers call for women to share their experiences of having a baby during COVID-19
Western Sydney University researchers are calling on women who are pregnant, or who have given birth since March 2020, to participate in the ‘Birth in the time of COVID-19’ study.…