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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

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

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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