Monthly Archives: June 2010

IVF – A Ray of Light For so Many

Posted on June 30, 2010 by niknak30

IVF (In-Vitro Fertilisation ) is a very common way for many people to start a family these days.  Perhaps it is because I am in my late thirties but is it more common than it ever has been before, with what … Continue reading →

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Finally a paid parental leave scheme for working mums in Australia

Posted on June 29, 2010 by niknak30

In December last year, Shirley wrote a piece on why Australia is lagging behind other countries when it comes to paid maternity leave. Imagine my surprise when I heard that the Australian Government had passed the Paid Parental Leave Scheme. … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Bugs at Bay – What are your tips?

Posted on June 23, 2010 by niknak30

It is that time of year again and people are doing all they can to stop themselves from getting the common bugs that find their way from person to person faster than the speed of light! I am thankful that … Continue reading →

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HIV/Hepatitis Scare

Posted on June 16, 2010 by ara-c2009

Recent reports suggest patients have been infected with HIV after having had an endoscopy as a common denominator combined with the use of unhygienic instruments, I find the fact that patients have been exposed to such a great health risk like HIV or hepatitis … Continue reading →

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Allegations on Aged Care Abuse – Malicious and Incorrect

Posted on June 14, 2010 by shoils

No doubt you have all heard the hype that has been in the paper the last few weeks about our aged care facilities in Sydney (which I leave unnamed). The allegations from this woman’s diary are serious and make it … Continue reading →

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