In coming weeks, the Croakey Conference News Service will report on the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators annual conference, ...

Independent MP for Kooyong Dr Monique Ryan calls for public health leadership from the Federal Government in its response to COVID-19 in this final article in Croakey’s COVID series. It’s clear that ...

The algal bloom crisis across South Australia should be treated as a disaster for health and a clear warning about the urgent need for real climate action, Alison Barrett reports. Health experts have ...

Introduction by Croakey: An Australia Institute poll released this week has found high levels of public support for bans on television advertising of unhealthy products and services, including junk ...

Introduction by Croakey: A combination of “social prejudice, ingrained bias in medical practice and exclusion from research trials and other studies culminate in a medical catastrophe for women”, ...

Introduction by Croakey: Strong recommendations for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ access to mental healthcare through Medicare, telehealth and the NDIS are made below.

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 ...

Federal Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing, Mark Butler, has been advised by his Departmental head that “the time has come to deliver on priority commitments”. However, many across the sector ...

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 ...

This article was updated after initial publication with additional commentary. Medical, legal and human rights groups have condemned the Northern Territory Government’s planned changes to youth ...

*** Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article includes names and images of people who have passed, published with permission of families *** Introduction by Croakey: ...

Introduction by Croakey: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are on the frontlines of the climate emergency, with record temperatures, drought, and loss of biodiversity compounding ...