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Focus on masculinity and counselling in the Pacific

The anger and frustration of not being understood may also lead to unwanted violence against women and children.

Young Australian trainee doctors learning on the job in India

Philip Green OAM called this education exchange "a picture of the modern India-Australia relationship."

World’s Greatest Shave says goodbye to the chins and hello to a ‘bloody beautiful’ new ‘do’

World’s Greatest Shave celebrates the everyday heroes in our community doing ‘bloody beautiful’ acts of shaving, cutting, colouring, or donating while helping to make the world less lonely, scary, and difficult for blood cancer patients.

Indian-Australian Dr Mandeep Kaur receives Rural Doctor in Training Award

Dr Kaur was raised in her family’s vineyard in New South Wales and did her medical studies in India.

Medicare turns 40: Here are 3 reforms that can help meet our health needs

Medicare is now struggling to ensure the access to health care for millions of Australians we were once promised.

Here’s how parents can prepare healthy lunchbox and keep costs down

Lunchboxes are vital for supporting children’s energy levels throughout the school day, which in turn helps maintain their concentration.

What’s the best diet for healthy sleep?

Within overall healthy diet patterns, there are numerous individual foods and nutrients that may be linked to quality of sleep, with varying degrees of evidence.

‘We don’t know what tomorrow will bring’: How climate change is affecting Fijians’ mental health

Across the globe, it’s clear people and cultures with strong place-based attachments are especially vulnerable to the mental health effects of climate change, sometimes called “eco-grief”.

Experts Warn Ahead of Festive Season: Australians Growing Complacent About COVID Measures

In a striking statistic, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in Australia in 2022, with 9,859 deaths

Strengthening communication between Pacific health professionals and the media

Social media platforms serve as a vital tool for the dissemination of information in the Public Health Division.

Must-read

$30m fuel assistance and Pacific Resilience Facility treaty ratified in Australia–Fiji Suva talks

The PRF will provide grants for climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, loss and damage response, and community-led clean energy projects, with Pacific governments taking the lead in deciding funding priorities.

Eight Indian among 20 Asian languages to be taught in high school under Australia’s fluency push

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly said language skills were a national asset that created opportunities for young people while strengthening cultural understanding.

Penny Wong and Pat Conroy in Fiji to boost energy security and Vuvale Union

The visit comes amid growing concern over fuel supply vulnerabilities in the Pacific, where island nations remain highly exposed to global supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs.
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