Professor Pat Dudgeon, Australia's first Aboriginal psychologist, receives the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize for her lifelong dedication to Indigenous mental health. Discover her journey and impact.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has ordered a full health audit of Blakehurst High School after teachers revealed a potential cancer cluster. Read the latest developments.
Western Australia expands virtual emergency service for children, giving parents more options to avoid busy EDs. Learn how this initiative is transforming pediatric care.
Sweden launches medical travel prescriptions, with doctors recommending nature walks and cultural activities to reduce stress and improve mood. Discover this innovative health strategy.
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
Queensland Health deploys mobile dental clinics to overcome geographical barriers in Cape York while fluoride debate continues affecting oral health outcomes.
Kevin James of Geelong transforms personal tragedy into community support after losing his son to suicide. His story inspires mental health awareness and peer connection.
Paul Redding, 33, battles kidney cancer while fighting to keep his Albion Park home and be there for his three young children. His family faces financial crisis during recovery.
Hollywood star Liev Schreiber hospitalised following severe headache scare. Get the latest on his health condition and recent medical history.
Queensland's child protection inquiry denies government request for confidential staff testimony. Commission insists on transparency in Cairns hearing. Read the latest developments.
The $42.4 million Atherton Hospital redevelopment reaches its final construction phase, delivering enhanced healthcare services for Far North Queensland communities by mid-2024.
Western Australia faces a child poverty crisis as new data reveals the number of children living in poverty has doubled over the past decade. Urgent action needed.
Vulnerable homeless teenagers are being kept in mental health wards despite being ready for discharge because they have no safe housing. This systemic failure costs millions and harms recovery.
Heart of Australia's HEART 7 mobile clinic begins service in remote Western Australia, providing life-saving lung cancer screenings and specialist healthcare to regional communities.
Explore how TikTok affects youth mental health in Australia and learn strategies to navigate digital content safely. Discover expert insights today.
Samuel Frost sentenced to 19 years after Interpol investigator spotted Australian wristband in child abuse material. AFP found 37,000 images across 10 devices.
A Sydney man has been granted a release order after pleading guilty to accessing over 22,000 files of child abuse material. Learn the details of the case and sentencing.
For 35 years, The Kids Research Institute Australia has pioneered child health breakthroughs in Perth, from diabetes care to RSV vaccines and autism support. Discover how their world-class research is creating healthier futures for children globally.
Federal government announces Joondalup endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic opening 2026. New specialist center to transform women's healthcare access in northern suburbs.
Queensland's Westminster Warriors soccer club is using its 40th anniversary to tackle community mental health, planning a world record attempt and fundraising for vital support services. Discover how they're scoring goals off the field.
A 33-year-old Windang security guard has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment for possessing child abuse material after his ex-partner discovered disturbing content on his iPad.
Critical systems at Joondalup Health Campus were disrupted by a nearly three-hour power outage Tuesday night. Emergency protocols activated during the hospital power failure.
Alarming rise in child tooth decay hospitalisations in Hunter New England. Free dental checks go unused as experts urge parents to act on preventable health crisis.
Community group questions Newcastle Ocean Baths redesign, citing pandemic lessons and public health benefits of open-air facilities. Experts warn another pandemic likely.
Health authorities issue urgent warning after two confirmed measles cases visited multiple locations across Western Australia's South West and Great Southern regions. Public health alert active.
Western Australia's healthcare system receives massive funding injection with Royal Perth Hospital expansion announced as part of ambitious building program to address growing demand.
Newcastle hosts the inaugural Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup, bringing together local clubs for a groundbreaking tournament supporting youth mental health awareness and services across the Hunter region.
Shocking report reveals Australia's support systems are failing young survivors of child sexual abuse, with critical gaps in services and funding leaving vulnerable youth without essential care.
A determined team from Lara RSL has completed an epic 96km walk, raising thousands of dollars to support mental health services for Australian veterans in need.
Shocking new report reveals Western Australia's mental health system is failing, with desperate patients flooding emergency departments due to critical gaps in community care services.