Why Aussies are having fewer kids
Exhaustion, trauma and the harsh realities of parenting are driving more Australian families to think twice about having another child. A new Flinders University study of […]
Hidden heartache of losing an animal companion
The emotional toll of losing a beloved pet during the COVID-19 pandemic has been revealed in an international study, revealing that grief for animals is often […]
Family violence and foster care
The important work of foster care needs to be reflected in more support for caregivers in critical areas, including for carers who might face frequent violence […]
Better mental health care support for LGBTQ+ community
Exploring ways to create an inclusive and safe mental healthcare environment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) community is the focus of a […]
Stay-at-home dads call for change
Dads make an important contribution when they stay at home as primary caregiver for their children – but they continue to face major social hurdles and […]
Better designs on mental health
Architecture does have an impact on the effectiveness of purpose-built health facilities, with researchers finding that patients and staff have identified practical shortcomings in a mother-baby […]