Woman, 91, forced to use funeral savings to pay for dentures
An elderly woman was unable to eat properly for two years while she waited for dentures and had to raid...
mental-health
Older people reluctant to seek mental health support
Older Australians must be armed with more information on how to identify mental health issues and how to access help...
Exercise is child’s play for older Australians
A study is looking at the physical, social and mental health benefits of creating outdoor “playgrounds” for seniors. “There has...
New guidance on managing risks to workers’ mental health
Safe Work Australia has produced a new guide for employers to help tackle common causes of psychological injury in the...
Budget: New programs in community mental health and exercise target seniors
A mental health service to tackle social isolation and grants to boost participation in sport are among new measures announced...
App promotes health effects of social connection
A new mobile phone app is available to encourage people to prioritise their social relationships as a powerful way to...
Senate inquiry launched into rural mental health
The accessibility and quality of mental health services in the bush is the focus of a new parliamentary inquiry. Labor...
‘One-stop shop’ for online mental health resources launched
The Federal Government has launched Head to Health to help people find online resources on mental health Head to Health,...
Mental health app shows promising results for carers
New research has highlighted the benefits of using a mobile phone app to manage stress and build the resilience of...
Video series helps translate latest in mental health to wide audience
NeuRA has launched a new online seminar series on mental health research and discoveries to make more information about neuroscience...
Improving the mental health of people with intellectual disability
A set of resources is available for mental health professionals on delivering services to people with an intellectual disability. The...
New resources to help make staff wellbeing a priority
Mental health charity beyondblue has launched a practical guide for health services to introduce a workplace mental health strategy within...