The emergence of antimicrobial resistant infections poses one of the most significant health threats of our time. Given that 80% of antibiotics are consumed within primary care, the authors of this paper argue that embracing the concept of antimicrobial stewardship in primary care will play an important role in improving the appropriate use of antibiotics...

Climate change-related concerns in children and young people are amplified by climate change related misinformation on social media. Therefore, the authors of this paper argue that programs that promote children’s and young people’s mental wellbeing, including appropriate resourcing for schools, and national evidence-based guidelines on climate change misinformation, must be developed.

This issues brief highlights the gaps in care for carers in the community. It focuses on limitations in data collected about carers and how assessment is conducted among clinicians. It also identifies where healthcare systems, carer assessment and delivery of care can be improved by using a co-design approach with key stakeholders.

The author of this paper argues that embedding value-based payment models into the Australian healthcare system must travel down a digital road, while maintaining clinical safety and promoting health equity.

Healthcare workers are the cornerstone of health service delivery and quality of patient care. This brief identifies and discusses four areas where policy action should be taken to protect healthcare worker safety and wellbeing now and into the future.