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Could early infant screening and intervention help prevent autism?
Kristelle Hudry | July 27, 2015We 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.
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No more porkies: Calling for a real legal ban on sow stalls
Elise Burgess | July 24, 2015Pigs are social and intelligent animals who naturally live in family groups, yet on factory farms they are treated like machines on a production line. Elise Burgess from the animal protection institute Voiceless challenges Australians to speak up and call for a national legal ban on sow stalls.
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Giving people dignity, whoever they are
Fi Bendall | July 23, 2015Australia is successful at migration integration, but at the same time it is cruel towards asylum seekers. Fi Bendall's vision for Australia is for it to be a land of plenty for peoples of all races, which will need a significant attitude change.
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The importance of self care
editor | July 23, 2015The 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.
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The acceptable face of racism: Islam and Reclaim Australia
Binoy Kampmark | July 20, 2015Federal Coalition MP George Christensen spoke at a rally of the anti-Islamic movement Reclaim Australia in Mackay, with similar events happening across Australia this weekend. Binoy Kampmark says political figures like Christensen are driven by fanciful fears and ruthless political cynicism.
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New economic opportunities with the Trans-Pacific Partnership
David Coleman | July 20, 2015A big regional trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), is currently being negotiated in secret under growing criticism. David Coleman sees opportunities for Australian businesses.
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The hidden secret of Australian health
Neil Batt | July 17, 2015How can we improve patient outcomes and address some of the challenges Australia’s health system is facing? Neil Batt has some thought-provoking ideas.
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Four dysfunctional economic ideas
Ian McAuley | July 17, 2015Australia is holding on to some economic ideas that have served us well in the past, but won't in the future. Ian McAuley says we need to break from these ideas that are holding us back.
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Xanax or fingertips?
Gabrielle Davies | July 17, 2015New 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.
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Have a night in
editor | July 14, 2015Friday 31 July 2015 is White Ribbon Night. The event raises funds to help stop violence against women. Communities across Australia are asked to have a night in to get the word out.
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How self care can help increase sustainability of healthcare system
Deon Schoombie | June 25, 2015The Global Access Partners' report on self care was launched on 23 June 2015. Deon Schoombie Executive Director, Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) outlines key recommendations of the report.
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Food groups beat kilojoule counting for weight loss
Professor Manny Noakes | June 9, 2015Counting kilojoules is not the best way to lose weight for better health. Professor Manny Noakes says following a well-balanced diet that includes all food groups is more effective.
