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Federal Health Minister urges Aussies to get vaccinated before flu season kicks in
Last Thursday, April 13, 2017, Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Greg Hunt MP, received his annual flu shot, urging other Australians to do the same. “High vaccination rates contribute to a healthy society. That’s why in 2017, through the National Immunisation Program (NIP), the Turnbull Government will provide more than 4.5 million doses of the…
Read MoreStudy finds increasing healthcare spend not linked to improved health outcomes
Data from a new meta-analysis, has demonstrated that a higher healthcare spend has done little to improve key health outcomes. The authors looked at 65 different studies, conducted between 1965-2014, surrounding healthcare spending and its impact on health outcomes. The study conducted by researchers from Deakin University, titled, The impact of healthcare spending on health…
Read MoreProf Ian Hickie – The Australian Genetics of Depression Study
Prof Nick Martin – The Australian Genetics of Depression Study
Seven things people commonly get wrong when presenting to media
1. Not preparing enough You need to know your message – and you need to make sure it’s consistently bridged to. 2. Ignoring the audience You need to factor in who you are talking to and what they are interested in. 3. Being too verbose No one likes to be talked at, or hear endless…
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