Bake the world a better place

Helping those in need is a piece of cake this August. By baking and raising money, you will be supporting Red Cross programs to help improve the lives of vulnerable people in Australia and across the region.

Plugging in the technology for mental health reform

How can we address the problems our mental health sector is facing? Associate Professor Jane Burns, CEO of the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, says to truly reform the system we need to plug in the technology.

Spring into summer with winter swimming

More young lives are still lost each year to drowning than any other accidental tragedy. Jasmin Forsyth from Swim Australia says this is why it’s important to keep up water skills, no matter the time of year.

Unite in a sea of denim and raise funds

This Friday is Jeans for Genes Day, when Australian workplaces and schools raise funds to fight childhood genetic diseases. Barry Kenyon, National Campaign Manager of Jeans for Genes, tells the story of the charity day and the great strides the organisation has made in just over two decades.

Report on health workshop

How can we improve the understanding of health data, reduce waste and, in the longer term, improve clinical efficiency and consumer choice? These were some of the key topics discussed in a strategic workshop titled 'The Australian Healthcare System as a Market’. The GAP workshop report has now been released.

Wear jeans for a good cause

You can support life saving work simply by wearing your favourite jeans. Friday 7 August 2015 is Jeans for Genes Day, and schools, workplaces and communities are invited to raise funds for research into childhood disease.

Helping Australians to choose health

What needs to happen to make Australians healthier? Edwina Griffin wants to see more collaboration between government organisations and fitness professionals to enable a big shift in health.

The missing link to your healthy future

The health and wellness sector has become more holistic and now reaches beyond a doctor's surgery or chemist counter. Health coach Marla Bozic feels hopeful for our future.

Could early infant screening and intervention help prevent autism?

We know that the earlier an intervention begins, the greater the chance we have for positive outcomes. Kristelle Hudry and Andrew Whitehouse share first results of studies with infants at risk of autism.

The importance of self care

The Minister for Health, the Hon. Sussan Ley, has launched a report of the GAP Taskforce on the role of health literacy and responsible self care in improving public health outcomes and reducing government expenditure.

The hidden secret of Australian health

How can we improve patient outcomes and address some of the challenges Australia’s health system is facing? Neil Batt has some thought-provoking ideas.

Xanax or fingertips?

New technologies bring about major changes not only in our social and family interactions, but also in healthcare. Gabrielle Davies allows us a glimpse into a future of a healthier and better informed community.