# health inequalities (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover health inequalities. Page: Feed: --- ## [New survey investigates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ scientific priorities](https://www.croakey.org/new-survey-investigates-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples-scientific-priorities/) _2026-08-27 · By Cas Sedran-Price · Croakey Health Media_ An online survey has launched today so Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can nominate their priority topics for scientific inquiry, to inform future work by CSIRO. ## [Pacific Islands focus: addressing women’s needs during disasters, new regional alliances and impending drought](https://www.croakey.org/pacific-islands-focus-addressing-womens-needs-during-disasters-new-regional-alliances-and-impending-drought/) _2026-08-26 · By Isabelle Zhu-Maguire · Croakey Health Media_ In this month’s edition of the Pacific Islands focus column, Isabelle Zhu-Maguire reports on disaster recovery, new security alliances and renewed calls for the Federal Government to sign the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. ## [After all this time, all these recommendations, this public health intervention merits a green light](https://www.croakey.org/after-all-this-time-all-these-recommendations-this-public-health-intervention-merits-a-green-light/) _2026-08-26 · By Charles Maskell-Knight · Croakey Health Media_ As new research underscores the many health benefits of taxing sugar-sweetened beverages, health policy analyst Charles Maskell-Knight PSM examines the long and frustrating road of related policy inaction, and says the Australian Government needs to act on the evidence about the merits of this public health intervention. ## [How a sugary drinks tax would boost oral health and address inequities](https://www.croakey.org/how-a-sugary-drinks-tax-would-boost-oral-health-and-address-health-inequities/) _2026-08-26 · By Mishel Shahid, Lennert Veerman, Karen G Peres and colleagues · Croakey Health Media_ As the Victorian Labor Party’s election promise to open 10 free public dental clinics across the state puts a long-overdue political spotlight on oral health, new research highlights the benefits for oral health of introducing a tax on sugary drinks. ## [Queensland Government urged to withdraw ‘circuit breaker’ law, and invest instead in preventing crime](https://www.croakey.org/queensland-government-urged-to-withdraw-circuit-breaker-law-and-invest-instead-in-preventing-crime/) _2026-08-26 · By Tabitha Lean and Debbie Kilroy · Croakey Health Media_ Experts call on Queensland Government to withdraw its so-called 'circuit breaker' legislation which presents significant risks to the rights and wellbeing of young people caught up in the state's justice system. ## [The Zap: latest health and aged care news, plus key consultations now open](https://www.croakey.org/the-zap-latest-health-and-aged-care-news-plus-key-consultations-now-open-6/) _2026-08-24 · By Charles Maskell-Knight · Croakey Health Media_ The latest development in healthcare, aged care and public health policy are reviewed in The Zap, which also details key consultations now open. ## [Growing through risk – supporting young people’s play and wellbeing](https://www.croakey.org/growing-through-risk-supporting-young-peoples-play-and-wellbeing/) _2026-08-21 · By Michelle Barry · Croakey Health Media_ The importance of risky play for children’s health and development will be one of the topics highlighted during a #CroakeyGO, a walking journalism event to be held on 2 September as part of the 11th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities. ## [Federal Government and Opposition under fire over “gutless” gambling reforms](https://www.croakey.org/federal-government-and-opposition-under-fire-over-gutless-gambling-reforms/) _2026-08-21 · By Authors of 'You win some, You lose more' · Croakey Health Media_ Gambling reforms passed by the Federal Government with Opposition support this week contain several important measures, but fall well short of the Murphy inquiry's 31 recommendations, which are published in full with this article, for the record. ## [With mass bird deaths becoming more common, expert advice for those in close contact with infected animals](https://www.croakey.org/with-mass-bird-deaths-becoming-more-common-expert-advice-for-those-in-close-contact-with-infected-animals/) _2026-08-21 · By Allen Cheng · Croakey Health Media_ Although many of the mass bird deaths from avian influenza are occurring in isolated areas, increasing numbers of Australians are seeing birds that have died or are sick from the virus, and this medical expert has some advice for people who may be exposed to infected animals. ## [As New South Wales supports buyback scheme, expert calls for a broader gun regulation agenda](https://www.croakey.org/as-new-south-wales-supports-buyback-scheme-expert-calls-for-a-broader-gun-regulation-agenda/) _2026-08-21 · By Rick Sarre · Croakey Health Media_ With New South Wales strongly supporting a new national gun buyback scheme that is set to start on 2 November, a legal expert argues that a broader gun regulation agenda is needed to reduce gun ownership more broadly and dispel the myth that possessing them is in some way a crime prevention tool. ## [Every Channel. 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Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Super fund HESTA urged to take on fossil fuel giants, for the sake of climate health](https://www.croakey.org/super-fund-hesta-urged-to-take-on-fossil-fuel-giants-for-the-sake-of-climate-health/) _2026-08-21 · By Veronique Hamilton · Croakey Health Media_ A mental health nurse has called on HESTA, the leading super fund for health workers, to take stronger action to protect the climate, by publicly challenging Santos to stop oil and gas growth, which poses "untold health and climate risks". ## [“Engaged and uplifted” – check this exhibition to brighten spirits](https://www.croakey.org/engaged-and-uplifted-check-this-exhibition-to-brighten-spirits/) _2026-08-21 · By Bronwyn Fredericks · Croakey Health Media_ Professor Bronwyn Fredericks shares her delight in a colourful and engaging art exhibition in Canada – Zobop (Colour-Chrome) by Scottish artist Jim Lambie at the Vancouver Art Gallery. ## [When reform options all lead in one direction: increased revenue for private hospitals](https://www.croakey.org/when-reform-options-all-lead-in-one-direction-increased-revenue-for-private-hospitals/) _2026-08-21 · By Charles Maskell-Knight · Croakey Health Media_ Options for private health sector reform put forward in a consultation paper from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing are likely to increase revenue for private hospitals and thus put upwards pressure on private health insurance premiums, according to a policy expert. ## [Concerns, questions, challenges and complexities around patient consent and AI in healthcare](https://www.croakey.org/concerns-questions-challenges-and-complexities-around-patient-consent-and-ai-in-healthcare/) _2026-08-20 · By Marie McInerney · Croakey Health Media_ Many concerns, questions, challenges and complexities around patient consent and the use of AI in healthcare were raised at a recent medical conference. ## [Prime Minister urged to intervene in aged care policy folly](https://www.croakey.org/prime-minister-urged-to-intervene-in-aged-care-policy-folly/) _2026-08-20 · By Charles Maskell-Knight · Croakey Health Media_ Aged care advocates have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to retain the Commonwealth Home Support Program separate from the Support at Home program, and experts say the Government now needs to address serious concerns about the Support at Home program, as highlighted by Four Corners this week. ## [On an unequal playing field, NDIS reforms must not come at the expense of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People](https://www.croakey.org/on-an-unequal-playing-field-ndis-reforms-must-not-come-at-the-expense-of-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people/) _2026-08-20 · By Candace Angelo · Croakey Health Media_ Stronger integrity provisions for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are welcome, but for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, important questions and concerns surround the reforms passed this week, according to researcher Candace Angelo. ## [Government calls reforms to NDIS “essential” – but key organisations express alarm, devastation and distress](https://www.croakey.org/government-calls-reforms-to-ndis-essential-but-key-organisations-express-alarm-devastation-and-distress/) _2026-08-19 · By Various organisations · Croakey Health Media_ The Federal Government claims that legislative reforms passed this week have secured the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and will make the scheme safer, clearer and more sustainable for participants; however, many organisations, are alarmed about the expected impact of the changes, warning they will cause significant harm to people already doing it tough. ## [The Zap: latest health and aged care news, plus important consultations now open](https://www.croakey.org/the-zap-latest-health-and-aged-care-news-plus-important-consultations-now-open-2/) _2026-08-18 · By Charles Maskell-Knight · Croakey Health Media_ Many concerns surrounding aged care are covered in the latest edition of The Zap, which also reports recommendations for the next National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, and offers congratulations to Aboriginal health leaders Dr Pat Turner AM and Christine Corby AM. ## [New toolkit shines light on how privilege is upheld in policymaking](https://www.croakey.org/new-toolkit-shines-light-on-how-privilege-is-upheld-in-policymaking/) _2026-08-18 · By Ashley Schram · Croakey Health Media_ Researchers have developed a toolkit to help address inequities produced by policymaking that upholds advantage, and they've invited researchers, communities, practitioners and policymakers to test it out, and contribute to its ongoing development. ## [The architecture of the hunt](https://www.croakey.org/the-architecture-of-the-hunt/) _2026-08-17 · By Bronwyn Carlson · Croakey Health Media_ Indigenous academic Professor Bronwyn Carlson examines how Dr Jason Arday was hunted to death as the result of an architecture of racialised scrutiny that put him under intolerable pressure, and puts forward calls for action to universities, media and other entities to "dismantle the architecture before another person becomes its target". ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5XXFHpXva4RS) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Watching the Northern Hemisphere burn, Australia cannot afford business as usual](https://www.croakey.org/watching-the-northern-hemisphere-burn-australia-cannot-afford-business-as-usual/) _2026-08-14 · By Aletha Ward and Jack Cornish · Croakey Health Media_ The unending headlines from climate-fuelled disasters in Europe, North America and other places should be galvanising Australia's preparations for reducing the risks of extreme heat, drought and bushfires in the months and years ahead, as well as accelerating efforts to phase out fossil fuels, according to two climate health researchers. ## [What does it take to achieve ‘Sustainable Intelligence’? Limiting environmental impacts of AI in healthcare](https://www.croakey.org/what-does-it-take-to-achieve-sustainable-intelligence-limiting-environmental-impacts-of-ai-in-healthcare/) _2026-08-14 · By Marie McInerney · Croakey Health Media_ This report from the recent Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists' #Intelligence26 conference details calls by United States researcher Dr Florence Doo for 'sustainable intelligence' in healthcare, and puts forward clear strategies for minimising the significant environmental costs of AI. ## [Health leaders call for feasibility studies to progress electrification of hospitals](https://www.croakey.org/health-leaders-call-for-feasibility-studies-to-progress-electrification-of-hospitals/) _2026-08-14 · By Jason Staines · Croakey Health Media_ Moving hospitals away from gas through electrification from renewable sources would cut emissions, reduce energy costs and strengthen the resilience of the health system, according to a new report.