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Thursday, 18 April 2013 11:40

Improving the quality of SMSF advice

ASIC has released Report 337 SMSFs: Improving the quality of advice given to investors with findings from a project by ASIC’s Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) taskforce.

Thursday, 18 April 2013 07:23

Do Not Call registrations: now eight years

The Australian Government has extended the period for numbers registered on the Do Not Call Register to eight years.

Thursday, 18 April 2013 06:06

Where and how do older people live?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released ‘Where and how do Australia’s Older People live?’ based on 2011 Census data.

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 09:49

Sex and ageing

Often there is a perception that older people are asexual. But how close to the truth is that notion?

Tuesday, 16 April 2013 12:33

Two damning QLD health complaints reports tabled

Health Minister Lawrence Springborg has announced dramatic changes to the administration of health complaints in Queensland, following the tabling of two damning reports in Parliament today.

Monday, 15 April 2013 15:14

Learning and memory neurons uncovered

A University of Queensland study has identified precisely when new brain neurons become important for learning.

Monday, 15 April 2013 07:37

BreaCan VIC – 10 years support

BreaCan, an information and support service for people affected by breast, uterine, ovarian, cervical and other types of gynaecological cancers, is today marking 10 years of support for women.

Sunday, 14 April 2013 07:00

DVA mental health support online

Veterans and Australian Defence Force seeking mental health support will benefit from a new web portal developed by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Saturday, 13 April 2013 17:20

Foundations for specialist aged care facility

A ceremony was held at Repatriation General Hospital to mark the laying of the foundations for a $46million state of the art 120-place health, teaching and research facility called ViTA.

Thursday, 18 April 2013 06:45

Older Australians want to age at home

Over 90% of older Australians intend to stay in their current accommodation rather than move to aged care or move at all.

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 20:39

Keeping older Tasmanians on their feet

A range of resources to help older Tasmanians sidestep the avoidable physical and emotional injuries of falling have been launched.

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 07:02

Secondary breast cancer forum Brisbane

Women from across Queensland and Northern New South Wales are invited to attend BCNA's free Living Well with Secondary Breast Cancer Forum in Brisbane on Thursday 9 May 2013.

Monday, 15 April 2013 15:28

A walk a day keeps the doc away

New research suggests brisk walking is just as good as running, and is equally useful for keeping blood pressure and cholesterol in check.

Monday, 15 April 2013 11:11

Family friendly work arrangements – appeals

Community groups and the public call on the Government, employer groups and the Opposition to listen to families in crisis regarding work arrangements.

Sunday, 14 April 2013 17:57

New SA Advance Care Directives Bill passed

It will now be easier for people to express their wishes about their future health care, residential, accommodation and personal affairs after a new Bill has passed South Australia's State Parliament.

Sunday, 14 April 2013 04:41

Surgery better than radiation in high risk prostate cancer

Surgery should be given serious consideration for clinically-localised but high risk prostate cancers, argues Professor James A. Eastham.

Saturday, 13 April 2013 15:23

Support for survivors of child sexual abuse

Counselling and support services will be available to participants of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse with $44 million allocated by the Federal Government.

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