Australians

Nearly half of Aussies unprepared in First Aid during emergencies

A new report from Australia Wide First Aid reveals nearly half of Aussies are unprepared to save a life during CPR emergencies. Though most Australians are aware of the importance of CPR in rescuing lives, they also lack confidence in handling other emergencies such as anxiety attacks. Image: Image Credit: RDNE Stock project / Pexels …

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More Aussies in financial struggles and homelessness

The current cost-of-living crisis has stung millions, with over half of Australians feeling the pinch. According to a new report by Orange Sky, a not-for-profit organisation that provides free services to homeless people, 57% of the nations population are feeling extreme financial pressure. These huge numbers stretch throughout both men and women, Australian families with …

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Many Australians unaware of their Data collected: Report

A new report from the ACCC reveals many Australians are unaware of how much of their personal data is being sold or shared by companies. As the data economy grows, consumers’ information is being stored, and transferred to businesses and governments. The report highlights different uses of the data, some considered as possibly unethical, where …

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“Speak up, Not Shut Up:” we need to keep talking about men’s mental health

Almost half of Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, according to the Black Dog Institute, with Depression and anxiety among the most common. Despite strides in support services, there’s still a long way to go in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, especially among men. Wiradjuri man Buddy Oldman has PTSD, and …

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