NDIS Reform Fight: Independents Helen Haines and Monique Ryan have tabled amendments to Labor’s NDIS bill, warning the current design could undermine the scheme’s core purpose and cut supports for people with disability, including in regional areas. Aged Care Research Push: Monash University and Silverchain are surveying Australians to set research priorities for in-home aged care, aiming to make future studies useful for people receiving, funding and delivering care. Bowel Screening Access (NZ): New Zealand is rolling out a home test for bowel cancer symptoms to speed assessment and help free up colonoscopy capacity as screening ages drop. Chronic Pain Breakthrough: University of Sydney research suggests melatonin may safely reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain, potentially lowering reliance on higher-risk pain medicines. Hospital Pharmacy Overhaul (SA): Pharmacy services are being brought in-house at hospitals across northeastern South Australia under SA Pharmacy, with a transition period and staff offered roles. Workforce Wellbeing: Aon’s Philippines study flags AI adoption momentum but a talent gap, while Australia’s shift-work data finds hospitality workers among the happiest. Social Media & Kids: Australia’s under-16 social media ban is being tightened with age verification rules, but early impacts appear limited as teens find workarounds.