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How the bushfire crisis is bringing out the best in the Australian character

Summer’s bushfires have devastated homes, communities and wildlife. The scale of these fires is unprecedented and it is having an enormous impact on our nation. Yet amid the heartbreak are heartwarming stories of people coming together to offer their support and generosity. From fundraising and donations to wildlife rescue and emergency accommodation, everyday Australians are […]

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EKAS welcomes a new member to the team

EKAS is excited to welcome Jess Farrow onboard in a role working with our partners to bring innovation and expertise to research projects. “I am thrilled to be managing the panels and working in the world of innovative digital research and online community development,” Farrow says. Prior to commencing at EKAS, Jess worked in education […]

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Dr No: Why Australia’s medical practitioners are reluctant to pass the baton to pharmacists

A majority of Australia’s GPs believe some low risk tasks could be taken off their plate by pharmacists to ease their workloads. In the main, however, medical practitioners are sceptical of pharmacists’ abilities to assist with more complex diagnosing and prescribing tasks. And while GPs assess themselves as less confident in making ethically difficult recommendations […]

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The NHS push encouraging UK patients to see their pharmacist first

A public health initiative spearheaded by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is encouraging people to defer a visit to the doctor in certain circumstances. One of the main messages is that people suffering from common problems which include coughs, colds, stomach upsets and aches and pains should visit their local pharmacy as a first […]

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