The old-fashioned STI is disproportionately affecting Aboriginal communities in WA.
Syphilis surge highlights health inequity
The road to 80 per cent
Many people have left their usual jobs in health to deliver COVID-19 vaccines, but some argue the role demands more specialised training.
Daddy issues
Fathers Day is a special day for all dads, including those in non-traditional situations.
Don’t fear, volunteer
Vaccine awareness is a hot topic, but medical researchers say there’s a shortage of volunteers for vaccine trials for many other conditions.
Bush boost for mental health
The State Government has announced extra money for regional mental health initiatives, but will it help?
Being their eyes
An app that connects visually impaired people to sighted helpers worldwide is changing the lives of both users and volunteers in WA.
Senior sex toys
What does it mean for a sex toy to be accessible for all ages?
Outing abuse in the LGBTIQ+ community
A new study has found 6 in 10 LGBTIQ+ people have experienced family or domestic violence.
Australia’s hidden discrimination
Australia prides itself on having a fair immigration policy. But, that’s not always the experience for people with serious health problems.
Sitting is the new smoking
As we approach the 20th anniversary of World Health Day Move for Health, you may be better off having a smoke reading this than sitting down.
It takes guts
When it comes to flushing the stigma around Crohn’s disease and colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease survivors mean business.
When is hospital restraint justified?
With hospitalisation for mental health problems more likely for young trauma survivors, decisions about behaviour management can be difficult.
The budget’s blue edge
The mental health sector was deemed a “winner” following Tuesday’s budget but some organisations still don’t feel like they are winning.
A cuppa connection
An initiative to bring the Canning community together and promote healthy wellbeing involves a simple chat over a cup of tea.
Jab delay keeps therapy pets away
While people over 50 in Perth can now get the jab, aged care residents are still missing some of their favourite visitors.
Loving funds for new mums
A South West organisation is seeking funding to keep supporting mums with perinatal depression and anxiety.
Sex, death and organ donation
With young female organ donation registrations outnumbering young men 2 to 1, experts answer the question: does the discrepancy matter?