This educational resource provides written case studies and discussion questions that highlight each of the six areas of the Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework: intellectual disability awareness; communication; quality evidence-informed health care; coordination and collaboration; decision-making and consent; and responsible, safe and ethical practice.

A final report of a holistic review into the funding of health services in New South Wales (NSW) examines its governance structure, how funds are delivered and strategies to address escalating costs. It finds that the NSW health system is a good one, however it has its failings. It provides 41 recommendations across 12 priority...

This article reports on qualitative research into paramedics' understanding of culturally safe care, which is thought to assist in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Findings suggest that paramedic practice may not be underpinned by the principles of cultural safety, calling into question the provision of culturally safe care.

This article presents the results of a survey into the prevalence in Australia of intimate partner violence (IPV), each IPV type and multitype IPV, overall and by gender, age group and sexual orientation. It finds improved prevention is needed in the areas of health care, welfare and justice and that a comprehensive national prevention policy...

This report outlines the results of a survey of 561 rural, regional and remote doctors. Respondents identified the top five most pressing policy priorities as rural hospitals; general practice; workforce; support for reskilling, upskilling and maintaining skills; and access to non-GP specialist services.