Health & Wellbeing

‘We’ve been forgotten’: Australia’s government doesn’t recognise twins as a multiple birth. This is the toll it takes on families

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‘We’ve been forgotten’: Australia’s government doesn’t recognise twins as a multiple birth. This is the toll it takes on families

After a high-risk twin pregnancy followed by six postpartum surgeries, Laura Wilson describes her transition to motherhood as “overwhelming” and confessed to have been left feeling “isolated and uncared for.” Her lengthy hospital stay compounded with additional costs of having twins led Wilson to seek financial assistance. But when she learned the eligibility criteria for … [Read more…]

Queensland couple get correct diagnosis for sick baby after enacting Ryan’s Rule at hospital

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Queensland couple get correct diagnosis for sick baby after enacting Ryan’s Rule at hospital

Toddler Ryan Saunders died 14 years ago when doctors at Emerald Hospital in rural Central Queensland failed to diagnose his streptococcal infection. His legacy, what’s known as “Ryan’s Rule”, has helped a desperate couple get a correct — and potentially life-saving — diagnosis for their baby son, Jarrod. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Queensland family enacts … [Read more…]

Lendlease fined $100k over tradie’s lost toe

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Lendlease fined 0k over tradie’s lost toe

Major construction company Lendlease has been hit with a $100,000 fine after a tradie lost his toe in an incident on one of its sites. The bricklayer suffered the injury that led to his toe being amputated while working on the redevelopment of the Campbell Barracks Defence base in Perth in June 2017, where Lendlease … [Read more…]

Family ‘failed’ after disabled man’s death at Perth train station

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Family ‘failed’ after disabled man’s death at Perth train station

The family of man who died while being detained during a mental health episode at a train station believe his death could have been prevented. Josh was alone on Friday when he was stopped by security at Perth’s underground train station before being handcuffed after an altercation. The 24-year-old allegedly became aggressive with security, though … [Read more…]

‘Disgusting’: Woman slams mum’s treatment in Ozcare Hervey Bay aged care home in Queensland

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‘Disgusting’: Woman slams mum’s treatment in Ozcare Hervey Bay aged care home in Queensland

A woman has slammed her mother’s aged care provider, saying the elderly woman was not allowed to die with dignity due to the level of care. Steph Fitzgerald installed a camera in her mum Fran Nilsson’s room at Ozcare Hervey Bay in Queensland after she reported staff being “rude to her”. “We had a camera … [Read more…]

Family ‘failed’ after disabled man’s death at Perth train station

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Family ‘failed’ after disabled man’s death at Perth train station

The family of man who died after being detained during a mental episode at a train station believe his death could have been prevented. Josh was alone on Friday when he was stopped by security at Perth’s underground train station before, only moments later, being handcuffed after an altercation. The 24-year-old allegedly became aggressive with … [Read more…]

Family ‘failed’ after disabled man’s death at Perth train station

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Family ‘failed’ after disabled man’s death at Perth train station

The family of man who died after being detained during a mental episode at a train station believe his death could have been prevented. Josh was alone on Friday when he was stopped by security at Perth’s underground train station before, only moments later, being handcuffed after an altercation. The 24-year-old allegedly became aggressive with … [Read more…]

‘Disgusting’: Woman slams mum’s treatment in Ozcare Hervey Bay aged care home in Queensland

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‘Disgusting’: Woman slams mum’s treatment in Ozcare Hervey Bay aged care home in Queensland

A woman has slammed her mother’s aged care provider, saying the elderly woman was not allowed to die with dignity due to the level of care. Steph Fitzgerald installed a camera in her mum Fran Nilsson’s room at Ozcare Hervey Bay in Queensland after she reported staff being “rude to her”. “We had a camera … [Read more…]