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As research points to serious mental health issues among FIFO workers and stresses on relationships, improvements are growing on small successes.
Report paves the way for voluntary assisted dying bill
The report by the Ministerial Expert Panel on Voluntary Assisted Dying was tabled in Parliament today. The panel, chaired by Malcolm McCusker AC QC, includes clinicians along with experts in law and palliative care.
https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2019/06/Report-paves-the-way-for-voluntary-assisted-dying-bill.aspx
Dry July partnership with alcohol chain BWS under fire from health experts
Public Health Association of Australia CEO Terry Slevin said the “very clear and solid evidence” linking alcohol consumption to cancer risk made the partnership both “surprising” and “disappointing”.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2019-06-26/dry-july-bws-alcohol-partnership-under-fire/11246258
ICYMI: Battling Antarctic Winds to Save Lives
Luc and Bronwyn Delriviere with their team braved flying ice blocks and murderous chasms to achieve a world first and to help others.
https://mforum.com.au/battling-antarctic-winds-to-save-lives-antarctica/