A leading academic in domestic violence prevention has underscored the influence of stigma towards abuse among people seeking healthcare support. In Australia, nearly eight women and two men are hospitalised daily due to spousal or partner assault. Chair in Family Violence ...

An audit from one of Australia's top advocacy groups has revealed harrowing stories of abuse and neglect in aged care, prompting an industry expert to call for urgent reform. The number of calls reporting neglect and abuse has increased by ...

The South Australian government has announced a trial of CCTV installations across at least five aged care facilities in the state over a 12-month period. The government will invest $500,000 in the Australian-first trial. It will be administered by UK ...

Industry leaders are calling on governments to act on workplace injuries, verbal abuse and violence. Cathy Wever reports With issues to contend with such as injuries from manual handing, aggression and even violence from patients and their families, the workplace ...