My Health Record – Opt In or Opt Out? The Pros and Cons

By: Anne Rinaudo

The opt out period for the My Health Record system will end on October 15. My Health Record is a Federal government initiative that aggregates all of your health data in one place. It has actually been operating for six years on an opt in basis and has about six million users. Read more

Teenagers Get Chance to Make Their First Speech to Parliament

By: Christie Mann

As some parents can relate – teenagers like to be heard when they’re passionate about something! If your teen is intent on being heard then the 2018 My First Speech competition might be for them! Read more

The Great Australian Divide – ‘Have’ and ‘Have Not’

By: Anne Rinaudo

A new UNSW, Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) study highlights inequality in our society – and how to fix it. The Inequality in Australia 2018 Report highlights the stark disparities between the haves and have nots in Australia and the impact it could have on society. ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie shared insights from the report on Open House. Read more

Would You Pay Ten Cents A Litre More For Milk To Help Dairy Farmers?

By: Anne Rinaudo

The dairy industry has hit crisis point as a result of soaring operational costs, crippling drought and ongoing challenges to achieve fair milk prices. The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) have started a change.org petition for a ten cents a litre Drought Levy on milk. Read more

Older Australians Not Prepared for Their Future Age Care

By: McCrindle

Older Australians desire to remain in their own homes for as long as possible and are prepared to pay for in-home care services to do so. Read more

Rusty and Dianne Lawson: Salvos Ministering To Drought Stricken Farmers

By: Anne Rinaudo

The Salvation Army are in drought-affected areas conducting regular visits to farmers and rural communities and helping them in any way they can by distributing food hampers, helping with bill payments and other financial expenses, assisting with farm and household jobs, and providing emotional and practical support. Read more

Responsible Coffee Drinking Combines With Social Enterprise

By: Anne Rinaudo

As we wake up to the reality of environmental impact of the rubbish we create there is a tiny spot of good news. There is a plastic made, not from fossil fuel, but corn and it is totally compostable. Read more

Ending Slavery: It Starts With Me

By: Adrian Rowse

There are more slaves on earth today than at any other time in history. Read more

“Every AM, Pray For Your PM!” – Scott Morrison’s Former Pastor on the Challenges of Leadership

By: Stephen O’Doherty

“Every AM, pray for your PM.” That’s the request of Scott Morrison’s long-time pastor, Michael Murphy. Read more

New PM Scott Morrison – A Genuine Christian & Won’t Backstab

Above: Australia’s newest Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. Image: Facebook

By: Clare Bruce

If he finds some time to pray this week, Australia’s newly minted Prime Minister Scott Morrison might say a quiet word of thanks for friend and mentor, Bruce Baird. Read more