As Women’s Health Week shines a national spotlight on the state of women’s wellbeing, it brings renewed urgency to a long-standing issue: gender inequality in healthcare. Despite advances across many sectors, women in Australia continue to experience systematic...
What to expect during a home assessment
For those experiencing challenges with their mobility, safety, or independence, a home assessment is a critical part of care planning. Usually conducted by an Occupational Therapist, these assessments provide insight into a person’s living environment and daily...
Loneliness: The growing health concern affecting Australians
Loneliness has emerged as a silent but pervasive crisis, affecting millions of Australians. Among the most impacted are older adults and people living with disability—communities that often face persistent and invisible barriers to connection. These barriers are often...
Grattan Institute calls for major NDIS overhaul
A landmark report released by the Grattan Institute has called for sweeping changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), proposing a tighter focus on eligibility, revamped budgeting, and the introduction of a new tier of support. While the report argues...
Combating ageism in the healthcare industry
Ageism is a pervasive, yet often overlooked issue within the healthcare system, quietly shaping the experiences of older Australians. All too often, symptoms are dismissed as a sign of ageing, and appropriate treatment options are ignored or delayed. These attitudes...
Disability-exclusive gyms expand across South Australia
South Australia’s largest network of disability-exclusive gyms, Enable Fitness Centre, continues its expansion with the launch of two new state-of-the-art facilities in Kidman Park and St Marys—further cementing their position as a leader in inclusive health, fitness,...