Health – Page 49 – Openforum https://www.openforum.com.au Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:27:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 A new way of thinking about work injuries https://www.openforum.com.au/a-new-way-of-thinking-about-work-injuries/ Wed, 27 Apr 2016 03:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/news/a-new-way-of-thinking-about-work-injuries/ GAP will be hosting a strategic roundtable on 5 May at NSW Parliament House in Sydney to discuss the health benefits of work, early intervention and how to improve the recovery rates for injured employees.

The post A new way of thinking about work injuries appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
Protecting our future https://www.openforum.com.au/protecting-our-future/ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 23:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/news/protecting-our-future/ iDEA16: Protecting our Future takes place in Brisbane from 15 to 17 April 2016. This is a conference for medical professionals and students and open to everyone who cares about health and the future.

The post Protecting our future appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
Funding public hospitals https://www.openforum.com.au/funding-public-hospitals/ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/funding-public-hospitals/ Our health system is facing ongoing challenges and will again be one of the big election issues this year. President of the Medical Association (AMA), Professor Brian Owler, says we have reached a crisis point in public hospital funding that puts patients at risk.

The post Funding public hospitals appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
Light it up blue for autism https://www.openforum.com.au/light-it-up-blue-for-autism/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/news/light-it-up-blue-for-autism/ On 2 April 2016 iconic buildings across Australia and around the world turn their lights blue for the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day. You can use #LIUB to share your experience on social media.

The post Light it up blue for autism appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
Time for NDIS critics to show their cards https://www.openforum.com.au/time-for-ndis-critics-to-show-their-cards/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 01:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/time-for-ndis-critics-to-show-their-cards/ There have been comments from the business sector that the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) should be slowed down. President of People with Disability Australia, Craig Wallace, says if the Business Council of Australia really thinks that Australians with disability and families shouldn't get reasonable and necessary support, it should have the courage and integrity to say so.

The post Time for NDIS critics to show their cards appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
Smartphones app for early detection of autism ASDetect: The inside story https://www.openforum.com.au/smartphones-app-for-early-detection-of-autism-asdetect-the-inside-story/ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 01:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/smartphones-app-for-early-detection-of-autism-asdetect-the-inside-story/ Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition present in 1-2 % of the population. In an age of growing technology, can we detect early signs for autism for children between the age of 11 and 30 months using a mobile app? And if yes, how accurate is that technology? Dr Nancy Sadka from OTARC at La Trobe University knows more.

The post Smartphones app for early detection of autism ASDetect: The inside story appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
The NextStep for young people’s mental health https://www.openforum.com.au/the-nextstep-for-young-peoples-mental-health/ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 04:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/the-nextstep-for-young-peoples-mental-health/ Finding mental health help can be overwhelming and confusing for young people. ReachOut NextStep is a new online tool stepping young people through the process of seeking tailored support. Associate Professor Jane Burns, CEO of the Young and Well CRC, explains.

The post The NextStep for young people’s mental health appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
Implications of the Internet of Things for the health sector https://www.openforum.com.au/implications-internet-of-things-health-sector Mon, 22 Feb 2016 01:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/implications-of-the-internet-of-things-for-the-health-sector/ It’s predicted that by 2020, 50 billion devices will be connected to the Internet. Michael Gill explains what this means for our health system and health care delivery.

The post Implications of the Internet of Things for the health sector appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
Overcoming disease complacency to improve immunisation rates https://www.openforum.com.au/overcoming-disease-complacency-to-improve-immunisation-rates/ Fri, 19 Feb 2016 05:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/overcoming-disease-complacency-to-improve-immunisation-rates/ The latest report on child immunisation in Australia has found that in a number of regions rates remain too low to prevent the spread of diseases. Professor of Nursing Linda Shields is calling for greater awareness raising among young parents about the diseases that immunisation prevent.

The post Overcoming disease complacency to improve immunisation rates appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
Grubs, tattoos and slay the dragon https://www.openforum.com.au/grubs-tattoos-and-slay-the-dragon/ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 01:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/grubs-tattoos-and-slay-the-dragon/ How can we change public perception of non-visible disabilities and empower sufferers to self-care? Susan Hughes is Director of not-for-profit organisation Dragon Claw, which provides information, support and self-care navigation for over 450,000 Australians.

The post Grubs, tattoos and slay the dragon appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
Australia about to make medical cannabis legal https://www.openforum.com.au/australia-about-to-make-medical-cannabis-legal/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 04:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/australia-about-to-make-medical-cannabis-legal/ The federal government has just introduced legislation to parliament to allow the cultivation and use of medicinal cannabis. Sean Hall, CEO of Medlab, which conducts therapeutic cannabis research, says this is a huge step forward for Australia.

The post Australia about to make medical cannabis legal appeared first on Openforum.

]]>
Nurse education, the forgotten discipline https://www.openforum.com.au/nurse-education-the-forgotten-discipline/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 04:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/nurse-education-the-forgotten-discipline/ Nurse education does not have the same level of recognition as other disciplines. Dr Vivienne Decleva wishes the nursing profession would recognise this specialised field more formally.

The post Nurse education, the forgotten discipline appeared first on Openforum.

]]>