COVID-19

Financial stress and mental distress growing despite signs of economic upturn; satisfaction with government...

Australians are experiencing higher levels of financial stress and mental distress, which has risen to its highest level since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Demand for Kids Helpline rises during COVID-19 pandemic

The demand for Kids Helpline saw a significant increase in the volume of children and young people seeking help in 2020 compared to 2019...

New Zealand approves Pfizer vaccine for young people from 12 to 15, but they’ll...

In a new article on The Conversation, UC's Professor Michael Plank writes that vaccinating young people is key to ensuring our community is protected from Covid-19.

Physical and mental health of socially isolated seniors at higher risk during pandemic

A survey conducted by the Department of Management Sciences at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) discovered that during the Covid-19 pandemic, older people in Hong Kong have a higher risk of social isolation...

Study to lift vital vaccine uptake to protect pregnant women and vulnerable children

The University of Adelaide has secured more than $960,000 from the NHMRC to lead an international project to improve the uptake of vaccinations against influenza and COVID-19...

Global leaders unite for World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day

Seven global leaders in evidence-based healthcare, including the University of Adelaide’s JBI, have joined forces to raise awareness for better evidence to inform healthcare policy...

Covid inquiry evidence from Newcastle University expert

A world-leading expert on health inequalities has presented a report and evidence to the independent public inquiry into the Covid pandemic.

Sydney launches masterclasses on leadership post-COVID for students

The University of Sydney Business School will launch a unique program which includes a suite of masterclasses and workshops on leadership in a post-COVID world, available to students in Semester 2, 2020.