By Dr David Gallant Published on May 30, 2022 Being on Country and connected to culture is an anchor point for many Indigenous communities’ emotional and social wellbeing. Both of us have been lucky to have some amazing support from numerous community members walking on our own personal cultural and educational journeys. Anglicare Victoria’s Senior Cultural Operation Lead Kellie Hunter (left) and Dr David Gallant on the Hike to Higher Education.
By Dr Megan Prictor Published on May 30, 2022 Seeing a health professional is an essential part of the healthcare journey, whether it is in person or through the now common telehealth service. During these relatively short interactions, a lot of important, sometimes life-changing information is shared. However, research has shown that people forget most of what they are told in healthcare appointments. This means that they might not understand their illness very well or might find it difficult to remember important health or treatment information like what dose of medication to take or how to prepare for surgery.
By Associate Professor Michelle Jongenelis Published on May 29, 2022 May 31st marks World No Tobacco Day. An initiative of the World Health Organization, World No Tobacco Day is a yearly campaign that draws global attention to the entirely preventable harms caused by tobacco, the disingenuous activities of the tobacco industry, and the importance of implementing effective and evidence-based tobacco control policies to reduce the number of people addicted to tobacco products.
By Dr James C. Murphy Published on May 27, 2022 One of the surprises of the Federal election was Labor’s loss of the safe Sydney seat of Fowler. Kristina Keneally, former New South Wales Premier, Senator and high-profile shadow minister, was defeated by independent Dai Le, with a whopping 16 per cent swing (two-party preferred) against Labor. Keneally was attempting to parachute into the lower house from the Senate, having missed out on a safe spot on Labor’s NSW senate ticket.
By Dr Eddie Cubillo Published on May 26, 2022 Sshhhh, can you hear that? Listen carefully… listen, don’t make a sound! Can’t you hear it? Neither can I, but I know it’s coming. Every year I wait, and sure enough, it arrives. There is a request to comment or write something on the issues that my people face in the legal system – the racist, white, settler legal system. It must be Reconciliation Week.
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