Public health
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Report
Report 494: Inquiry into the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s crisis management arrangements
This inquiry examined the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's role in facilitating the return of Australians who had been stranded overseas during the pandemic due to border closures and travel restrictions, based on a performance audit of this response by the Australian National Audit Office.
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The Lancet Series on commercial determinants of health – summary report
The Lancet Series on Commercial Determinants of Health (CDOH) sets out a bold vision for the world in which communities, governments and commercial actors all contribute to improving health and wellbeing, and prioritise human and planetary health over profit.
Journal article
Understanding actions and challenges in protecting older people during COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia: a qualitative study with female caregivers
This study aimed to explore the actions of female family caregivers and the challenges they faced in taking care of older people living at homes during the COVID-19 pandemic in Belu district, Indonesia.
Journal article
Improving health literacy: how to succeed
In this editorial, Professor Don Nutbeam argues that health literacy isn't 'failing' people. Rather, government inaction, poor quality health communication and complexity in our health services and information environments make it very difficult for the majority of people to find, understand, appraise and use the health information they need to protect their health.
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State of the sector 2022
QCOSS’ annual 'State of the sector' report highlights emerging issues, and challenges identified by the social services sector, based on recent feedback and engagement.