Millions of Australians are in the dark about what their health insurance policies actually cover, leaving them vulnerable to unexpected medical expenses. A recent Finder survey of 1,008 respondents – 438 of whom have health insurance – revealed that 1 in 2 policyholders (50%) mistakenly believed they were covered for […]
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As we step into 2025, the wellness industry in Australia is evolving to meet the complex needs of a fast-changing world. This year’s trends go beyond physical health, embracing sustainability, inclusivity, and a deeper connection to mental and emotional well-being. One of the biggest shifts is the rise of regenerative […]
The First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN), a national organisation governed by Indigenous Australians with lived experience of disability, is intensifying its call for cultural inclusion in the country’s disability support services. Representing a significant portion of Australia’s First Peoples, FPDN advocates for tailored programs that meet the unique cultural […]
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), introduced to provide essential support to Australians living with disabilities, has faced increasing challenges, not only in delivering services but in dealing with rampant fraud. As much as one-fifth of the scheme’s annual disability funding, amounting to an estimated $8 billion, has been siphoned […]
The Australian Senate is set to pass a bill that will see the end of all vape sales – regardless of nicotine content – from general retailers. From July 1, non-nicotine vapes will no longer be permitted for sale outside of pharmacies. But late amendments to the bill, negotiated by the Greens, change […]
New Zealand’s understaffed and underfunded midwifery sector is hoping to benefit from increased health funding announced in the 2024 budget. The government has promised NZ$8.15 billion in additional operating capital for the health system, with $3.44 billion earmarked for hospital and speciality services and $2.12 billion for primary care and public health. […]
Melbourne mum Kathryn Ram has opened up about grief and healing after the tragic death of her toddler son, Isaiah. In an exclusive interview with BACKCOVERNEWS.COM, Ram has spoken about her struggle to find forgiveness after little Isaiah died following a harrowing two-hour wait inside a Victorian emergency room. It […]
Many Australians with disability feel on the edge of a precipice right now. Recommendations from the disability royal commission and the NDIS review were released late last year. Now a draft NDIS reform bill has been tabled. In this series, experts examine what new proposals could mean for people with disability. […]
Parents are conflicted when it comes to zero-alcohol beer, wine and spirts and adolescents, experts say. The meteoric rise of zero-alcohol drinks has propelled the market into the millions, heralding a new era filled with options but also confusion for parents nationwide. Despite their growing popularity among adults aiming to […]
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has been pictured in public for the first time since her planned abdominal surgery in January. Photographs obtained by Backgrid and published by TMZ captured Middleton, 42, in a car with her mum, Carole Middleton, on Monday. However, eagle-eyed fans have raised doubts about […]
