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 advocacy group has released a manual for healthcare workers to help reduce the impact of ageism on older people. The guide from EveryAGE Counts hopes to assist workers in preventing and addressing ageist attitudes affecting older people through language. Ageism is ...

Between 2003 and 2013, nearly five deaths per 1000 employed Australian healthcare professionals were caused by drugs, new research has revealed. The Monash University study aimed to identify the best approaches to healthcare professionals’ drug use and their mental healthcare ...

Research shows health and community services report highest number of mental health claims. New research shows nurses are among Australia’s most stressed workers, alongside police and paramedics. Data on workers compensation, compiled by Safe Work Australia, shows about 7000 claims ...