Health
The view from 80: Lessons worth learning before life teaches them the hard way
14 May
If you ask an 80-year-old what matters most in life, chances are they will not begin with money, status, career titles or the things they once rushed to buy. They may smile quietly, pause for a moment, and speak about people. About time. About...[Read More]
Take the break: creating memories with your loved ones
14 May
In today’s fast-paced world, the significance of taking leave and investing quality time with loved ones cannot be overstated. Our professional lives often consume vast portions of our waking hours, leaving limited opportunities to nurture...[Read More]
Aussies reliant on crucial medicines to save on scripts
14 May
More Australians will be able to pick up their prescriptions for less money, as the government boosts medicine subsidies in the federal budget. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which regulates prices of life-saving medications, will be increased...[Read More]
The connection between engagement and wellbeing
30 April
Wellbeing is often thought of in terms of health, happiness, or the absence of illness. Yet it is much more than that. At its core, wellbeing is about living with meaning, maintaining balance, and actively engaging in the opportunities that life...[Read More]
Understanding the NDIS: Who it supports and how it works
23 April
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s flagship program designed to support people living with permanent and significant disability. At its core, the NDIS provides funding to eligible individuals so they can access the...[Read More]
Australians dissatisfied and fearful of job losses
22 April
Australians are reporting record-low life satisfaction as war in the Middle East sends fuel prices surging and workers fear AI job losses. The population is now less satisfied than during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the latest survey from an Australian...[Read More]
Mastering the art of life: Making your one shot count
16 April
Mastering the art of life is not something you stumble into—it’s something you shape, refine, and redefine over time. The truth is, it looks different for everyone. There is no universal blueprint, no perfect formula. What matters most is that...[Read More]
Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help
15 April
More than a quarter of people aged under 24 are using artificial intelligence to bolster their mental health as the cost of professional help bites. A survey of more than 2300 young people in NSW found mental health and cost of living pressures are...[Read More]
Starting or restarting a Fitness Regime in Your 60s
2 April
If you’re over 60, regular exercise is essential for maintaining health, energy, and independence. It reduces the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. However, starting or restarting a fitness regime...[Read More]
Easter: Embracing new beginnings and renewal
26 March
Easter, a time of renewal and reflection, coincides with the transformative beauty of autumn. Even as the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, there is new life and hope. As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Easter, the changing season...[Read More]
Sharpening the axe: The wellbeing benefits of learning something new every day
26 March
In leadership and personal development circles, there’s a powerful concept often referred to as “sharpening the axe.” The idea comes from the notion that if you spend all your time working without improving your tools or skills, you eventually...[Read More]
Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat
25 March
Australian adults are walking away from heart-pounding exercise, racking up just four minutes of vigorous activity every day, according to a first-of-its-kind study. But the population may get a pass mark for its efforts due to higher than expected...[Read More]
Leaders urged to stomach junk food tax to save lives
25 March
More than 200,000 lives and billions of dollars in health costs could be saved if political leaders developed an appetite to tax unhealthy foods, according to fresh research. The federal government is being called upon to consider a 20 per cent tax...[Read More]
Scientists make Parkinson’s drug from plastic bottles
18 March
Scientists have discovered a way of making a drug for Parkinson’s disease from used plastic bottles, saying it shows how waste materials can be “reimagined as valuable resources”. Developed by a team at the University of Edinburgh, the...[Read More]
Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study
11 March
Any measure limiting the use of digital platforms by children, including a social media ban, is worth considering to protect mental health, a study has found. The review of global evidence from more than 360,000 young people found higher use of...[Read More]