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Should All GP Visits Be Bulk-Billed? We Asked 5 Experts

Many Australians may assume universal health care means it should be free to see a GP, regardless of your age, income or postcode. So we asked five experts: should we be aiming to bulk-bill everyone? Read More

Got someone with coronavirus at home? Here’s how to keep the rest of the household infection-free

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Most people who test positive for COVID-19 won’t need hospital care and will self-isolate at home. But is it then inevitable the rest of the household will catch it? It shouldn’t be, if you follow a few important infection prevention steps. Read More

The government has thrown another $171 million at the problem. But a real plan for aged care has been missing all along

By Professor Joseph Ibrahim

As deaths in aged care continue to rise, the community may find the Morrison government’s announcement of an additional A$171.5 million to boost its response to COVID-19 in residential aged care reassuring. The package was agreed by all states and territories at Friday’s National Cabinet meeting, and brings the total Commonwealth funding for aged-care support during the pandemic to more than A$1 billion. Read More

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