Unpaid carers across Victoria live in a state of constant vigilance—broken sleep, rushed supermarket trips, and no safe time to step away. Despite new funding streams, the supports on offer rarely reach those under the greatest strain. This piece explores why—and what a time-first approach could finally change.
When death is certain, the question isn’t whether someone will die, but how. In regional Victoria, that answer depends less on medicine than on minutes - and those minutes are shaped by local government.TL;DR Four in five deaths in Australia are expected — the slow...
Small rural towns — the heart of regional Australia — face a healthcare paradox. They’re too large for remote funding but too small for specialist economies of scale. With 55% fewer health professionals and 4.6x fewer dentists than cities, MM5 towns sit “piggy in the middle.” This article explores the funding shortfall, workforce strain, and what needs to change.
Many teens in rural Australia are showing signs of “popcorn brain”—a form of digital overstimulation that mirrors ADHD. But the problem isn’t just screen time—it’s what the screen replaces. This article explores the intersection of tech, mental health, and rural inequality—and offers ideas for change.