The number of GP home visits has declined by 85 per cent in Australia over the past three decades, which doctors say is driving vulnerable people into residential care and hospital prematurely.
Parents of young children are looking at alternative options to daycare centres as the sector and governments troubleshoot child safety and compliance issues.
Amid escalating reports of abuse at daycare centres, parents are increasingly turning to alternative forms of care for their children - such as nannies and babysitters.
Childcare workers say they understand the distress parents are experiencing after allegations of physical abuse and sexual abuse in childcare centres across Australia.
When my mother first showed signs of dementia, I thought I knew what to expect from the aged care system, having finally secured a home care package for my father. But an even steeper learning curve was ahead.
The festive season in Australia coincides with the longest days of the year. But imagine living somewhere where you don't see sunlight at all and it lasts for four months.
There's growing concern about how people stop taking antidepressant medication, particularly if they have been on it for a long time. Researchers say the process needs to be slowed down.
In a national first, medical students at a Queensland university will be trained on how to help patients safely come off antidepressants and other psychotropic medications.
