Sharp increase in deaths from suicide sparks calls for nationwide prevention plan The Director of the Black Dog Institute says the rise in Australia’s suicide rate can be tackled with a nationwide evidence-based prevention plan.
Project aims to tackle pain of cancer survivors A University of South Australia pain scientist is teaming up with a cancer expert to develop an online tool to help cancer survivors with their persistent pain.
Australian overdose deaths are increasing – and the demographics are changing This year’s annual report on Australian overdose deaths from the Penington Institute details significant – and sometimes surprising – changes over time in demographics and drug types.
New cancer diagnoses have increased, but so have survival rates: AIHW report The Cancer Compendium web report, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, shows cancer trends over time and points towards its direction in the future.
Updated online tool help to offer effective, accessible mental health support myCompass – Black Dog’s free online program designed to provide a way to fill gaps in mental health care – has received a major upgrade.
‘Rough sleepers’ most vulnerable people on Australian streets: Report Rough sleepers are the most visible population experiencing homelessness, and have more complex needs than other groups who access specialist homeless services.
Report calls for greater coordination and funding for Australian primary care The Grattan Institute has released a new report calling for greater political attention, funding and coordination for the Australian primary care sector.
AIHW deaths data shows value of preventive care The latest deaths data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows the value of preventive healthcare.
Simple blood test to predict rare cancers' likely spread New Queensland University of Technology research has shed fresh light on how head and neck cancer spreads to other organs.
Kidney disease on the rise among older Australians: AIHW report Chronic kidney disease is increasing in older people, with the proportion of Australians aged 65–74 with the disease three times higher than for those aged 55–64, a recent report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found.