The discussion paper discusses the critical importance of the first 2000 days of a child’s life in Australia, emphasising the need for integrated early childhood care, investment in maternal and child health services, and culturally responsive practices to improve long-term health and social outcomes. It highlights the critical role of nursing in supporting children’s health…
Clinical Supervision is a formally structured professional arrangement between a supervisor and one or more supervisees. The supervisor facilitates the supervisees to critically examine their work issues to gain a deeper understanding, consider alternative perspectives, develop insight, and determine next steps. Clinical Supervision has an established history in the healthcare profession, including psychotherapy, counselling, social…
Health and its relation to climate change have been changing in positive ways in recent years. However, there are still severe climate crises around the world with billions annually in expenditure on disasters. The Lancet Countdown has a mission to ensure that health is at the centre of understanding and responding to climate change. It…
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