Over the past few weeks, there has been increasing awareness of the heightened risk of family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there has been a silence around perpetrators – in terms of the justice system’s ability to […]
It was a summer of turmoil across Australia. This was evidenced by unparalleled bushfires which devastated much of the Australian coast, drought causing hardship to farming communities in rural areas of the country, and most […]
When we make a mistake in provisional diagnosis and treatment…how does it feel for our patients, or for ourselves? For those who feel comfortable that we’ve been “in the game” long enough to not be […]
“There’s nothing that makes you feel as powerless as living with a partner with PTSD.“ This reflection has stayed with me for days. Powerless. I understand the deeply contextual situations that can lead to feelings […]
People-powered science will play a role in Australia’s bushfire recovery, with more than 20 projects underway involving citizen scientists of all ages. CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is working with key agencies and community groups […]
An innovative program is repurposing donated emergency services uniforms into delightful clothes for children in need. Uniforms 4 Kids was featured in our “In the Spotlight” column in the last edition of the Australian Emergency […]
The fight against COVID-19 has resulted in a number of military metaphors surfacing in the press: the “greatest challenge since the Second World War”; why frontline healthcare workers are “waging war on the virus”; how […]
With promising signs that the coronavirus curve is starting to flatten in many parts of the world, many of us are becoming hopeful that we can finally start getting “back to normal”. But for those […]
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is asking residents to get a head start on this year’s bushfire season by using time at home to prepare their properties. QFES Commissioner Greg Leach urged the community […]
In light of the widespread dumping of donated items and waste at Op Shops and charity bins, GIVIT is calling for generous Australians to donate the safer and smarter way – online at GIVIT.org.au – […]
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