The WA Government has enacted reforms to force retirement village operators to release residents’ funds sooner after they leave.
WA’s new retirement village reforms
Making waves
Ocean Heroes is a community making the ocean accessible for autistic people and their families.
R U OK? Ask today
Mental health clinicians are urging Australians to ask “R U OK?” every day.
Walking in honour
At dawn on September 12 around 400 people are expected to gather in Kings Park to walk and grieve together.
Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha
More than 3000 miles from home, the Māori diaspora of Perth are staying connected to culture for the sake of their wellbeing.
Access denied
A former Murdoch University student says its response to her viral accessibility video fails to acknowledge issues faced by disabled students.
Whole body shift
The disorder PCOS has been formally renamed in a bid to reflect a changing approach to treatment.
A weighty issue
A new plan to tackle childhood obesity will begin in 2027, but experts say there are things people can do now.
Changing the tune on Tourette’s
Billie Eilish’s recent interview revelation has helped raised more awareness of Tourette’s syndrome.
Pushing for change
Midwives say the way women want to give birth is shifting, so maternity care is too.
The compassion tax
Short Medicare appointments are prioritising speed over care, with experts saying female doctors are disproportionately burdened.
Drastic plastic
New research shows a low plastic diet can reduce chemical levels in the body in just seven days. Can just anyone do it?
Cutting it fine
Combat fighters are putting their bodies on the line to lose weight ahead of bouts, but experts and coaches are questioning the risks.
The “antibiotic apocalypse”
Experts in antimicrobial resistance want people to be more alert of the risks, or else we could “go back to the dark ages”.
Mind games
After a high profile in-game mental health episode in the AFL, there are calls for a ‘mental health round’ to be introduced.
Slash in the plan
Advocates say proposed NDIS changes risk cutting off essential funding and services for young people with disabilities.
Lost for words
Families of children who access speech therapy on the NDIS are bracing for expected funding cuts.