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Workforce shortage, soaring demand creating mental health crisis especially in rural areas, psychologists say

Psychologists say they are struggling to meet skyrocketing demand for services and it is creating a national mental health emergency with people living in the bush far worse off.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Worried residents want better security, but some say surveillance trend in homes is alarming

Demand is strong for high-tech surveillance systems in Queensland as worried residents try to deter break and enters and car thefts. But there are concerns that privacy laws aren't keeping up and civil liberties are being compromised.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2023

You can't fix school refusal with 'tough love' but these steps might help

School attendance levels in Australia are a massive issue according to Education Minister Jason Clare.

The Conversation · Feb 5, 2023

‘I haven’t eaten jam since’: how the side hustle ate the hobby

It’s never been easier to commodify our leisure time. But as some once-passionate hobbyists have found, turning play into work can really dull the joy

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2022

'It's almost like a second home': why students want schools to do more about mental health

Psychological distress is on the rise among young people in Australia. The implications of COVID-19 and the strain on the training and availability of psychologists are likely to add to the mental health challenges and hinder young people’s ability to get help.

The Conversation · May 23, 2022