As temperatures begin to climb for another hot summer, climate anxiety and helplessness is getting worse in young people.
Hot and bothered
These boots were made for walkin’
Walking football is a gentler version of the sport that allows seniors to keep on enjoying the health and social benefits of playing on a team.
Feeling the highs and lows
Experts say low self-esteem can lead to anxiety and depression in young people.
The grey area
Grey area drinking is the blurred space between end stage alcoholism and drinking occasionally. Are you in the grey?
What we don’t say
Intergenerational trauma among Asian migrants can lead to an inability to express emotions, even to their loved ones.
For the love of trees
Tree loss around Perth is causing ‘urban heat islands’. Different organisations are working in some of the hottest areas to green up the ‘burbs.
Hope in young hands
The Australian disability sector is in critical need of support workers. Attracting more young people to the industry could be the solution.
Slow start for voluntary assisted dying
A lack of VAD trained health professionals means the few registered doctors are struggling to meet demand.
Syphilis surge highlights health inequity
The old-fashioned STI is disproportionately affecting Aboriginal communities in WA.
STIgmatised
STIs are on the rise in the younger demographic, and they’re not being talked about enough.
Leaded veg? No thanks
Getting your patch tested for lead can ease concerns about toxicity.
Metals in the air
Fireworks are always a crowd-pleaser, but is the smoke they emit toxic?
Who will care?
As Australia’s population ages unpaid carers are having to step up. These are their stories.
No, I won’t drink to that
While some Australian women are embracing the ‘sober curious’ movement, others are increasing their alcohol intake.
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.