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World Refugee Day shines light on refugee community well-being

June 20th marked Would Refugee Day, a time to celebrate and honour people refugees but also shine a light towards the importance of healthcare. The Royal Australia College for General Practitioners emphasise the importance of prioritising the health and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia, urging for collaborative efforts and increased awareness of …

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1 in 4 children overweight

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The statistics for children who are overweight and obese are high. 1 in 4 children aged 2-17 are overweight and 1 in 12 are obese. A BMC medicine report, ‘Bayesian network modelling to identify on-ramps to childhood obesity‘ found that children with obesity were more likely to have a lower socio-economic status score and more …

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Doctors want more support for international medical graduates

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is asking the government to remove barriers that prevent international medical graduates from working in Australia. Suggest making the application process easier and providing more support for international medical graduates. RACGP believes that attracting and keeping international doctors is crucial for healthcare in rural areas and overall …

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Physical Activity Prevents Mental Health Problems

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Latest findings from Australian researchers find physical activity could prevent future mental health cases in Australia. In Australia, the burden of depression and anxiety is large and growing, and has a significant impact on the global population, causing economic strain on individuals and health systems. The Wire’s Chloe White spoke with lead researcher of the …

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NDIS Feels The Squeeze of Fiscal Budget

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The NDIS is feeling the squeeze after the unveiling of the 2023 federal budget, annual growth to be capped at 8% per year by 2027. Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, MP Bill Shorten spoke today about the budgets implications on the operations of the scheme moving forward. Image: Image: …

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Federal Government Announces Vape Crackdown

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A vaping crackdown is in the works from the federal government raising mixed perception from experts and users. On one hand, the current vaping epidemic has drastically increased usage in nicotine products in underage consumers. And on the other hand, making vapes inaccessible broadly could result in the creation of an illicit market that makes …

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Landmark Malawi trial boosts iron levels in pregnant women

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A world-first study exploring new ways to fight anaemia in developing nations has found a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women, compared with daily tablets. The finding, driven by a collaboration between Australian and Malawian researchers, paves the way for more effective health policies to reduce the global health burden …

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Housing crisis preys on youth mental health

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New research released by ReachOut Australia reveals one third of young Aussies reported the cost of living as one of the issues they are most concerned about. Forty per cent of those young people reveal the cost of living is having a major impact on their mental health. Of those concerned about finances and living …

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