Alison Branley

Doctors say they've been forced to ration care as sourcing the essential medicine continues to prove a challenge.

Children living with disability are over-represented in school suspensions and a new report has shed light on their cost to families and the broader economy.

Parenting programs are available throughout the country, but experts say a lack of awareness, societal expectations and stigmas might be stopping more people from signing up. 

Mental health disorders among young people have risen nearly 50 per cent in the past 15 years. We go inside a teen brain to show how modern pressures impact the adolescent mind and where it can go wrong.

Life insurers and those offering income protection and permanent disability insurance will be banned from using genetic testing to refuse cover after a government crackdown.

Contentious legislation paving the way for a shake-up of the NDIS recently passed parliament. But about a month out from changes starting to take effect, many participants remain in the dark about what it means for them.

A new study reveals the horrific injuries suffered after swallowing or inserting button batteries but manufacturers aren't prioritising their redesign.

Doctors over the age of 70 are more likely to receive a complaint, prompting the Australian medical board to propose regular health checks in order for them to continue working.

Some Australian pathology companies engaged in widespread and "systematic rorting" at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, with new documents revealing accusations of fraud, cost-shifting and "opportunistic" claiming.

Jet James was eight when his mother died tragically. His journey back from childhood trauma led him in an unexpected direction.

Legal experts want the federal government to foot the bill for child support if an ex-partner doesn't pay, with new data revealing last financial year 168,000 parents had overdue tax returns. 

Matt Purcell was just six years old when a group of older boys stuffed him in a council bin and left him to stew in the juices. He's now a youth worker helping kids deal with bullies.

By the time she was 19, Rikki Hoyland had already been sexually assaulted twice. The Queensland youth worker represents a new generation of adolescents experiencing sexual assault at rates never seen before.

Remembering their son Finlay brings smiles to his parents' faces — but the pain of losing him to what they believe was a preventable death is undeniable. 

Childhood maltreatment is responsible for up to 41 per cent of common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-harm and suicide attempts, according to a new study.

How do you talk to children about the horror of the stabbings when you struggle to process it yourself.

Mim was denied credit from her bank because of her single status, but before that, she was ignored and "cut loose" when she asked for financial hardship help. She's not alone, with complaints about banks and lenders on the rise.  

Women say they are being routinely delayed or denied epidurals when giving birth because of mistaken beliefs about their impact on labour.

Australia's child support system is outdated and not keeping pace with inflation, according to critics, who say it disproportionately disadvantages women.

Toddlers who get more screen time could be learning fewer new words, an Australian study finds, warning parents of the opportunity cost of distracting children with devices.

New data suggests that adults without concession cards might be finding it harder to find a GP that bulk-bills — but that's only one part of the picture.

After two years of floods inundating the east coast of Australia, thousands of customers are still waiting for their claims to be finalised.

Researchers call for new wood heaters to be banned from urban areas and for existing ones to be phased out after their study shows their smoke may be killing up to 63 people a year in the ACT alone.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is calling on Australians to "boycott Woolworths" after the retailer announced it is not going to stock Australia Day merchandise this year. But experts say the company's decision is the result of a movement that's been occurring for years.

Doctors hold growing concerns about a significant shortage of opioid pain medicines given to some of the sickest Australians.