Courage in Crisis: Refugee Week 2026
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Refugee Week 2026 (15–21 June) unites World Refugee Day under the theme “Courage.” Though global refugee numbers dropped 3% to 41.6 million, UNHCR urges a shift from emergency aid toward durable solutions—work, education, and lasting community integration.
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Australia’s 7 Aged Care Quality Standards Explained
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Australia's 7 strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards took effect 1 November 2025 under the Aged Care Act 2024, replacing the previous 8 standards with a rights-focused, measurable framework covering clinical care, nutrition, and provider accountability.
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Millions Skip GP Visits Due to Rising Healthcare Costs
Cost-of-living pressure is forcing Australians to delay essential care: 7.7% skipped GP visits in 2024–25 due to cost—down from 8.8%, yet still double 2018–19 levels. Millions also postpone prescriptions, dental, and mental health services, exposing deep gaps in Medicare affordability.
…Delaying GP Care Due to Cost in Australia
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Latest data shows 8.8% of Australians delayed GP care due to cost in 2023–24, up from 7% the previous year. Broader consumer surveys reveal one in two Australians missed necessary healthcare—including prescriptions, tests, and dental care—because of affordability. Cost-of-living pressure is now affecting patients across all income levels, not just low-income households.
Is Australia's Cost-of-Living Crisis Forcing Millions to Skip GP Visits?
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