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.
Top contributors
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Principal Research Fellow, Research & Policy Centre, Brotherhood of St Laurence, and Honorary Principal Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Bennett Chair of Autism, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia
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Senior Lecturer Economics, Deakin University
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Research Associate, Hawke Research Institute, University of South Australia
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Jean Murray is a Friend of The Conversation.
Adjunct Academic teaching health and aged care policy, Flinders University
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Associate Professor, College of Arts, Victoria University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
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Emeritus Professor, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University
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Professor in Ageing and Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Anthropology, UCL
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Lecturer in Social Work, University of Salford
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Honorary Associate Professor, Australian National University
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Professor of Social Justice, University of Liverpool
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Professor in English Literature, University of Liverpool
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Adjunct Research Fellow, Federation University Australia
