Health Matters Australia is hosted by a strategist exploring the pulse of the Australian healthcare system, from hospitals to home care, and the professionals who power it. Each episode unpacks how doctors, nurses, allied-health experts, and mental-health champions keep the nation alive and well. With a clear-eyed look at the system’s structure, strengths, and struggles, the show brings listeners real stories and expert insights on the people behind the care, their impact, challenges, and th ...
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A series of video seminars and interviews by the Australian Centre for Health Law Research discussing innovative research into current and emerging health law issues in Australia and globally.
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The Australian Health Company is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to promoting well-being. Offering a wide range of medical services, they prioritize excellence in patient care, innovation, and community health.
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Brendan Torazzi, director of OHS.com.au, is building Australia's first online health and safety marketplace. In this monthly (ish) podcast he interviews the personalities that shape health and safety culture around the country.
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The health podcast series brings you highlights and data snapshots from the wide range of health data collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Health podcast will showcase this data in a series of short conversations that discuss Australia's health status following release of data from the suite of health surveys conducted by the ABS. The episodes will discuss a variety of topics, including health risk factors such as smoking and obesity, rates of physical activity and die ...
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Breaking Taboos: Older Australians talk about mental health
Helene Thomas, Mia Lindgren and Kate Burridge
Breaking Taboos is a ten-part conversational podcast about ageing and mental health. The episodes explore how older Australians experience mental health, focusing on depression in later life, creating social connections, intergenerational living, experiences of grief, retiring and transitioning into aged care, late-life gender transition, living with HIV/AIDS as an older person and how some people don't want to talk about their experiences to avoid burdening others. The series seeks to infor ...
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Episode 2: A Journey Through Darkness to Light - Warru's Story of Undiagnosed Schizophrenia
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19:31In this profoundly moving episode, Felix Grippo facilitates an emotional conversation between Warru, a proud Murri great-grandfather from Queensland, and Dr. Janali Barla, the psychologist who helped save his life. Warru shares his heartbreaking journey of living 43 years with undiagnosed schizophrenia.…
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Episode 1: Understanding Allied Health Services in Australia
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12:56Join host Felix Grippo and Dr. Samantha Wright as they demystify allied health services in Australia. Discover what allied health really means, explore the 27+ professions that fall under this umbrella, and learn who benefits from these essential services. Dr. Wright breaks down the ins and outs of accessing allied health through Medicare, chronic …
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Predation of Doctors by Doctors: Harassment and Sexual Assault in the Workplace
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56:05Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Right to Access Health Services - Scott McDougall
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52:08Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Scott McDougall discussed how the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) is influencing the provision of health care in Queensland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Right About Time: A New Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons
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32:23ACHLR public lecture on 29 May 2025 with Bill Mitchell OAM HonLLD presenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Episode 10: Living with illness - David's Story
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20:11David Menadue is one of the longest surviving people with AIDS in Australia. David has overcome many AIDS-related illnesses since he was positively diagnosed with HIV in 1984. He was 32 years old at the time. David has lived a much longer life than many expected him to. He puts this down to a few things, but what he believes has had the biggest imp…
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Episode 9: Dealing with grief - Linda's Story
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17:21Grief is a common and yet unique experience for all of us. Listening to people share their experiences - the various ways they’ve responded - can deepen our understanding of the grieving process. This episode - Dealing with Grief - is the story of Linda, a woman whose journey through unimaginable loss speaks to the power of creativity, resilience, …
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Episode 8: Intergenerational living - Elizabeth's Story
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20:54In this episode - Intergenerational Living - our producer Helene Thomas visits a mother-and-daughter sharehouse. It was eight years ago that Elizabeth’s daughter was looking for a housemate. Elizabeth was in her mid 50s, and she was also looking for a place to live, so they moved in together. Turns out they are the best of housemates. They live in …
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Episode 6: From the boss to the feather duster - Fred's Story
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18:44Throughout his life Fred has always been the captain of his own ship. As a business owner he had a lot of confidence in his abilities and was regarded as an upstanding citizen in his local community. When he was in his mid-50s, Fred found himself in a situation where a business partnership soured and he was forced to retire early. He describes his …
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Episode 7: Transitioning in older age - Kathy's Story
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22:26Transgender woman Kathy Mansfield shares her experience of depression at the age of 62, right at the cusp of her gender journey. We learn through Kathy’s living experience that as well as feeling liberated from living authentically, there are unique challenges some older adults face when transitioning. Kathy is from rural Victoria, and she’s now in…
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Episode 5: Crying doesn't make you soft, it makes you human - Keith and Peter's Story
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23:22In some cultures, men are socially encouraged and trained to not to talk openly about what they are feeling and experiencing, seeing any kind of vulnerability as a weakness. This has been the case for the two men who feature in this episode: Crying doesn’t make you soft it makes you human. Keith Smith is from a rural setting in southern Tasmania. P…
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Episode 4: Social connection - Susan and Anne's Story
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22:05In this episode we are taken to a choir rehearsal and fishing club meeting in Hervey Bay Queensland. And an exercise class at a village hub in Perth, Western Australia. The two women we’ll be hearing from value social connection and staying active as they get older. Both are in their 60s. Anne from Hervey Bay, not her real name, has joined fishing …
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Episode 3: Don't want to be a burden - Kay and Eva's Story
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24:07In this episode - Don’t want to be a burden - we hear from two women, one almost 90-year-old and the other is in her late 70s. The women have chosen to use a pseudonym for this podcast, and so we are calling them Kay and Eva. Kay and Eva have both experienced their fair share of hardships throughout their lives, but have chosen to keep these experi…
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Episode 2: First time depression as an octogenarian - Alan's Story
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22:06Some people go through life without ever experiencing any mental health conditions. But what happens when you suddenly find yourself in your late 80s feeling depressed and anxious for the first time. In this episode, 'First time depression as an octogenarian', we learn how physical changes can lead to big emotions. How do you make sense of these ov…
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Episode 1: The pursuit of happiness in aged care
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29:30For this episode - The pursuit of happiness, our producer Helene Thomas spent time inside an aged care home in southern Tasmania. Every Wednesday morning, retirees Geoff Atkins and Phil Hoysted play a game of trivial pursuit with some of the residents there. The activity room turns into a hot-bed of competitiveness and cheekiness, making it the hig…
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Trailer Breaking Taboos: Older Australians talk about mental health
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2:23Breaking Taboos: Older Australians Talk About Mental Health is a ten-part conversational podcast series that brings raw, heartfelt stories into the spotlight, offering an unfiltered look at the mental health journeys of Australians aged 60 and over. From navigating grief, retirement, and aged care transitions to living with HIV/AIDS or undergoing g…
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ACHLR 12th Public Oration - Professor John Coggon
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49:50Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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ACHLR and HEAL webinar - Prof Dominique Martin
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49:37Professor Dominique E. Martin will discuss the ethical and legal implications of “family vetoes” in the case of deceased registered organ donors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Empowering Independence: NDIS Supported Independent Living with The Australian Health Company
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1:38At The Australian Health Company, we provide extensive home support services tailored to NDIS participants. Our dedicated team ensures a safe, comfortable, and supportive living environment, empowering individuals to live independently with confidence.
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Tailored NDIS Supported Independent Living Services from The Australian Health Company
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2:41Explore the diverse range of NDIS-supported living options tailored to individual needs. From specialized accommodations to personalized care plans, discover how NDIS promotes autonomy and choice for individuals with disabilities.
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Ep 76 National Media new owners of the Workplace Health Safety Show
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19:45Workplace Health & Safety Show is Australia's largest showcase of products, equipment, technology, and services to reduce worker illnesses, injuries, and fatalities. Supported by the Australian Institute of Health & Safety, the Shows is the biggest single gathering of buyers and decision-makers responsible for occupational health, safety, environme…
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A Home for Independence: NDIS SIL Excellence
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2:55Unleash the potential for a fulfilling and independent life through our customized NDIS SIL services. With The Australian Health Company, you can expect personalized support that caters to your specific needs, promoting autonomy and well-being.
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Learn Me Right in Ethical Procreating in a Time of Climate Change
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36:56In the first episode of 2024, Sinead talks with PhD candidate Craig Stanbury from Monash Bioethics Centre on his research about the ethics of procreating in a time of climate change. Craig talks about the role of justice in moral tragedies, the rights, responsibilities, and duties of people in their reproductive choices, and how all of us can have …
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Experience personalized NDIS home and living support by The Australian Health Company. We prioritize your unique needs, ensuring a supportive and accessible living space that promotes well-being and autonomy.
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Ep 75 A professional surfer’s near-death experience inspires others to build resilience in times of need
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30:27In 2016, professional surfer, Brett Connellan was attacked by a great white shark at Bombo Beach, NSW. Floating towards death's door, he began to fight back and reached for life. After just 5 months he made it back into the waters, but found his gift of storytelling was going to have a greater impact on our world. Tune in to hear from Brett about h…
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Empowering Lives: NDIS Supported Independent Living with The Australian Health Company
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2:36Supported Independent Living (SIL) under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a transformative approach to empower individuals with disabilities by providing tailored support for them to lead independent lives. The Australian Health Company, a pioneer in healthcare services, plays a pivotal role in facilitating this empowerment journe…
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ACHLR 11th Public Oration - Professor Emily Jackson
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42:49In 2023 ACHLR is proud to deliver its 11th Oration presented by Professor Emily Jackson who will discuss Regulating Reproduction. This lecture will revisit some of the themes of Professor Jackson’s 2001 book Regulating Reproduction: Law, Technology and Autonomy, in which she argued that women’s reproductive autonomy should be better protected by th…
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Ep 73 Awards Australia's Community Achievement Awards goes National
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26:41Established in 1989, Awards Australia is a Corporate Social Responsibility market leader. Specialising in awards recognition programs on a state and national level, clients and the community receive win/win opportunities and outcomes through established marketing, media and event management expertise. With it's Community Awards it looks to highligh…
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Epilogue the Learn Me Right in Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) mini-series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Learn Me Right with Justice Michael Kirby
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34:41Ruthie and Sinead are delighted to release a special podcast with the Hon. Justice Michael Kirby who discusses his role in the World Health Organisation’s response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Australia, as well as unique features of the Australian response that enabled the nation to quickly and effectively curtail a public health emergency that was…
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Learn Me Right in VAD: Training for clinicians (Penny Neller and Dr Rachel Feeney)
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17:02Project Manager Penny Neller and Dr. Rachel Feeney explain the importance and success of End-of-Life Law training for clinicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Learn Me Right in VAD: How patients and families influence change (Ruthie Jeanneret)
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15:35Doctoral Candidate Ruthie Jeanneret, our very own podcast host, discusses the role of patients and families in influencing VAD regulation, drawing on insights from interviews with patients and families in Victoria and Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Learn Me Right in VAD: Doctors’ perspectives on involvement in VAD (Dr Laura Ley Greaves)
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13:39Dr. Laura Ley Greaves, a medical practitioner, discusses the importance of considering doctors’ perspectives of providing VAD in Australia, including the emotional impacts of being involved as a VAD provider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Learn Me Right in VAD: Lessons from Belgium (Madeleine Archer)
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18:43Doctoral Candidate Madeleine Archer provides an overview the assisted dying model in Belgium and some similarities and differences with the Australian approach, and highlights some insights and lessons for Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Learn Me Right in VAD: Institutional objection (Dr Eliana Close)
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19:35Dr. Eliana Close discusses institutional objections to VAD in Canadian and Australian VAD systems, and how this impacts patients seeking access to VAD, and providing practitioners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Learn Me Right in VAD: The Commonwealth Criminal Code and telehealth (Dr Katrine Del Villar)
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13:50Dr. Katrine Del Villar explores how the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995 prohibition on using a carriage service (i.e., telehealth) to discuss “suicide” and state Voluntary Assisted Dying laws interact to create a unique and difficult problem for Australians accessing VAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Learn Me Right in VAD: VAD across the states (Katherine Waller)
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13:19Project Manager Katherine Waller provides a comparison of the Australian VAD laws across the states, and highlights the universal requirement for participating practitioners to undertake mandatory training in the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Learn Me Right in VAD: Lessons from Victoria and WA, remuneration, and regional access (Casey Haining)
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22:03Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Learn Me Right in VAD: Patients’ experiences of VAD (Professor Ben White)
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19:45Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Learn Me Right in VAD: an overview of VAD in Australia (Professor Lindy Willmott)
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Learn Me Right in Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) - Prologue
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3:45Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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NDIS Long-term Disability Accommodation - The Australian Health Company
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2:18In this comprehensive article, we delve into the intricate world of NDIS long-term disability accommodation, exploring the services offered by The Australian Health Company, and how they are setting the benchmark in providing exceptional care and support.
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NDIS Long-term Disability Accommodation - The Australian Health Company
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4:31In the realm of healthcare and disability services, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia stands as a beacon of hope and support for individuals living with disabilities. At The Australian Health Company, we take immense pride in being a key player in providing long-term disability accommodation services under the NDIS.…
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Ep 71 Barron Hanson, documentary filmmaker, builds a community happiness project in Nowra
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25:34Once Barron hit 18, he could not leave Nowra fast enough. Over the next few years he travelled the world ending up in New York as a documentary film maker. The fast pace of New York soon caught up and it's there that he discovered meditation that led him to eventually becoming a Vedic Meditation teacher. Some research into meditators in Washington …
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Learn Me Right in Public Health Palliative Care
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36:48Sinead and Ruthie interview Professor Luc Deliens in the latest episode: Learn Me Right in Public Health Palliative Care. Luc makes the point that how we conceptualize palliative care needs to change to better suit the needs of those at the end of life, including through more communitarian-based care structures. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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Ep 70 Anne Savage, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, explains why you should get tested
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26:38PCA are Australia’s leading community-based organisation for prostate cancer research, awareness, and support. Anne Savage, who is the CEO of the Foundation, joins us in this episode to explain the role the foundation and which groups of men should consider getting tested. The challenge is one of education for the community and getting it detected,…
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Ep 69 Meet Tammi Kirkness talks to us about the Panic Button, a best selling book around dealing with anxiety
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22:01Tammi is a renowned author, speaker and life coach. After Tammi lived with a mild level of anxiety all of her life, but it wasn't until she had a panic attack in front of a new partner, that she developed a system on how to deal with it. Tammi's system was used for about year and then she got published with Murdoch Books who are a part of Allen & U…
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Learn Me Right in Gene Carrier Testing
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Sinead and Ruthie interview Ezra Kneebone in the latest episode: Learn Me Right in Surrogacy. Ezra is a PhD Candidate at Monash University and a research assistant in the Monash Bioethics Centre. Ezra provides an overview of surrogacy in Australia explains why so many Australian babies born via surrogate are born overseas. Ezra highlights the lived…
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Learn Me Right in Clinical Decision Support Systems
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28:07Sinead and Ruthie interview Dr Megan Prictor in the latest episode: Learn Me Right in Clinical Decision Support Systems. Megan talks us through the Practice Fusion case in the United States, where a company was fraudulently receiving money from a pharmaceutical company to influence the design of CDSS software. Megan highlights potential complexitie…
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