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‘I don’t believe in work-life balance’: The six habits of high performers, according to this coach
It’s not grind and hustle, and it’s not work-life balance, so what separates high-performers from everyone else? Nothing, according to this high-performance coach.
- Sarah Berry
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When Benn’s son died, he couldn’t leave the house. Then he found a way to push through
Most of us feel anxious at some point in our lives but, for some, the experience can be overwhelming. But there is a pathway to better mental health.
- Claire Burke
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Workers’ mental health compo claims being rejected at twice the rate
WorkSafe figures mapping changes to Victoria’s compensation scheme since eligibility was tightened show a significant jump in the number of mental health claims being knocked back.
- Kieran Rooney
Medical bills could surge in unclear NDIS shake-up
As the government looks to rein in the NDIS and create new Medicare pathways for children, parents could face thousands in new costs.
- Nick Newling
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- Weather
No, you’re not imagining it. That round shiny thing in the sky is the sun
After weeks – and weeks – of rain, it’s blue skies ahead for the harbour city. For now, at least.
- Robyn Willis
‘NDIS isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline’: Parents hit back at autism funding plan
Parents, health professionals and advocates from across south-east Queensland have weighed in on the federal government’s plan for autism funding.
- Courtney Kruk
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- Disability
NDIS costs will still need to be reined in, but this autism plan is a good start
The government had no choice but to attempt to rein in the costs of the NDIS. This week’s initiative, while not perfect, is a step in the right direction.
- Sam Bennett
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- Healthcare
Safety warning for Victorian hospitals after patients drink, ignite hand sanitiser
In one recent example, a patient drank half a bottle of hand sanitiser in an emergency department and was admitted to intensive care.
- Henrietta Cook
‘We wouldn’t function as a family without the NDIS’: Parents react to children being shifted off the scheme
Angelique May-Bennett says the NDIS has been a game-changer for her two daughters. She wonders whether the proposed changes will produce the same benefits.
- Caroline Schelle and Wendy Tuohy
‘I started to rethink what I want to do’: The women discovering their adventurous spirit
Contrary to the popular narrative, you don’t have to make yourself smaller as you get older. With the right mindset, a world of adventure awaits.
- Shona Hendley