AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildlife Health: Victoria has started what it calls the world’s largest wild-bird vaccination push, vaccinating up to 5,000 little penguins against H5 bird flu after the first confirmed case at Phillip Island. Caregiver Strain: New research highlights the heavy, under-supported decision burden on family caregivers managing chronic wounds at home, with limited help for shared decision-making. Work-Life Health: A study-backed reminder for Australians: parental phone use may be more harmful to kids than kids’ own screen time, with links to poorer thinking and behaviour. Sleep & On-Call Culture: Another report looks at how being on-call can disrupt doctors’ and nurses’ sleep even when the phone never rings. Health System Access: Dementia Australia welcomes the extension of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to 30 June 2029, aiming to protect support for older people. Environment & Health: NSW’s Port Stephens oyster reef restoration is credited with helping oysters filter millions of litres of seawater hourly, supporting marine life and habitat recovery. Housing Pressure: South Australia’s investor loans for new builds hit record highs amid tax reforms, while a Kidman Park project plans affordable apartments from $595k for first homebuyers.
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