Underneath the schmaltzy appeal of the 2022 John Lewis Christmas advert is a frustrating distraction from the far from picture-perfect reality for children in care.
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A reignited debate centres around whether broadening the diagnosis of autism has made the diagnostic label no longer entirely fit-for-purpose.
New research shows the region’s arts organisations were a critical source of support for vulnerable people during lockdown
Workplaces, in addition to providing critical organizational resources, can encourage employees to undertake a voluntary workplace well-being streak, or employees can commit to their own.
Lack of human touch can lead to greater stress, anxiety and loneliness – and that is what made the social distancing during the pandemic so hard for many.
A wider understanding of cultural values will be crucial to the successful implementation of contact-tracing technology across the world.
Insights of neuroscientist Ian McGilchrist, philosopher Nel Noddings and physicist Ursula Franklin help centre students and our collective future in debates about education and technology.
Economic recovery and solving the care crisis can and should go hand in hand.
Do we need to just endure grumpy pandemic walks? Creative arts therapists offer tips about how to light up the important family and community connections and routines in your life.
The annual Bell Let’s Talk campaign is shaping national conversations on mental health. But the campaign materials focus on individuals rather than the role of systemic oppression.
School food programs should be key elements of governments’ COVID-19 responses. In planning these, the relationships that are part of providing food matter.
While financial compensation should be offered, there needs to be more understanding of the impact of such payments.
Research shows that asking an insecure partner about their day can increase their relationship satisfaction.
Children’s voices are being omitted from their care records, with devastating effect.
If you’ve read the headlines about poor standards in Australia’s nursing homes, it’s only natural to be concerned about your own family or friends in residential aged care.
The only possible solution to the crisis, socialisation, is the one that the current government will not consider.
Supporting mums in prison and whose babies are in care to breastfeed has benefits for mums, their children and wider society.
The Morrison government, having added a housing minister to its ranks, needs to recognise housing as having more than just economic value. Its impact on our ability to give and receive care is critical.
Why choice should not be the most important factor in elder care.
Thousands of young carers are supporting family members unrecognised and wary of asking for help.
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Senior Research Fellow, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW
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Senior Research Fellow, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW
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Associate Professor and Senior Scientist, University of Toronto
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Director Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and Professor of Machine Intelligence, Sheffield Hallam University
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Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
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Research Associate, Hawke Research Institute, Adelaide University
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Professor of Medical Anthropology, The Open University
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Senior Lecturer Economics, Deakin University
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Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, University of Edinburgh
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Honorary Principal Fellow, School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Honorary Associate Professor, Australian National University
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Professor Emeritus, University of Arkansas
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Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences (Psychology), Cardiff University
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Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
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Associate Professor, College of Arts, Victoria University