How to cure a sick system

Article Abstract:

A looming healthcare crisis in Australia has prompted radical proposals for reform. A decrease in the private health insurance base and a growing demand for health service are the basic causes of the crisis. Federal health minister Michael Wooldridge does not support making a complete change, but others believe that Labor Party proposals on improving private insurance are not sufficient.

Health insurance, Health care reform

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The old & the dutiful

Article Abstract:

Many of the seniors living at home live under poor conditions. They spent most of their days alone, they cannot cook or clean for themselves, and the government supports these living arrangements. Although the Australian government is aggressively pursuing keeping the old and frail at home for monetary and human purposes, there is no evidence that living at home extends their lives.

Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Political aspects, Nursing homes

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Youth is wasted on the old

Article Abstract:

This article focuses on a roundtable on youth sponsored by the Australian government. Relevant points include the efforts of some federal ministers to listen to the young leaders.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Young adults

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