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Radiology professions gather to nurture the collective spirit of healthcare

Introduction by Croakey: Later this week, more than 1,000 health professionals will head to the city of Christchurch in ...
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Revealed in crisis: lessons for medical administrators from a culture tested by terrorism

When members of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators gathered in Naarm Melbourne in recent days, ...
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Envisioning a nature-connected future

Connection with nature is important for the wellbeing of people and communities, but silos within governments hold ...
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Injecting public health perspectives into discussions about migration, workforce and regional communities

Introduction: After a massive week for migration policy discussions, it is worth taking time to read Minister Tony Burke’s speech to the National Press Club (which includes some interesting insights ...
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Opposition to private health insurance reforms is alarmist and not evidence-based, say experts

Introduction by Croakey: Many groups have been sounding the alarm about the Federal Government’s planned private health insurance reforms, which would remove the higher premium rebate provided to ...
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Join us at a CroakeyGO making some moves, and talking systems change to promote physical activity

Introduction by Croakey: The Million Moves campaign kicks off on 1 September – a free national challenge to encourage Australians to incorporate movement into everyday life. Below Ken Griffin, CEO of ...
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When reform options all lead in one direction: increased revenue for private hospitals

Introduction by Croakey: Options for private health sector reform put forward in a consultation paper from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing are likely to increase revenue for private ...
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For people with dementia, connecting with nature can be powerful therapy

The power of nature to improve wellbeing for people with dementia is being explored as part of a collaborative research project in lutruwita/Tasmania, report Georgia McGrath and Dr Pauline Marsh from ...
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Northern Territory Government under fire for ignoring evidence and experts in harmful child protection reforms

Introduction by Croakey: The Northern Territory Government has been strongly condemned for pushing through child protection laws this week that many experts say will undermine the safety, health and ...
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On general practice, co-design and governance

Introduction by Croakey: With momentum building for primary healthcare reform, it is important to consider the benefits co-design can bring, especially for people who are most disadvantaged by current ...
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Grounded in culture: growing First Nations medical leaders

Introduction by Croakey: As National NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the theme this year – 50 Years of Deadly – is a ...
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Thirty-five years later, governments remain complicit in this “human rights catastrophe”

Introduction by Croakey: More than 200 organisations and leaders backed an open letter released last week, urging the Prime Minister to call an emergency youth justice summit. Signatories included ...