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We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening – but you can know your risk and check yourself Authors:  1. H. Peter Soyer, Professor of Dermatology, The University of Queensland 2. Anne Cust, Professor of Cancer Epidemiology, The Daffodil Centre and Melanoma Institute Australia, University of Sydney 3. Caitlin Horsham, Research Manager, The University of Queensland… Continue reading We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening – but you can know your risk and check yourself

Online Medical Certificates With online platforms like MediLeave, online medical certificates refer to using electronic or digital formats for issuing and managing medical certificates, unlike traditional paper-based certificates when obtained at an in-person consultation with a healthcare provider. The transition to digital medical certificates offers several benefits: Benefits of Online Medical Certificates Once thought of as… Continue reading Benefits of Online Medical Certificates with MediLeave

Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections? And why are chronic UTIs so hard to treat? Author: Iris Lim, Assistant Professor, Bond University  Dealing with chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) means facing more than the occasional discomfort. It’s like being on a never ending battlefield against an unseen adversary, making simple daily activities a trial. … Continue reading Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections? And why are chronic UTIs so hard to treat?

Understanding Medical Certificate Rules in Australia We have all experienced being sick and needing a day off from work. As an employee, it is your responsibility to inform your employer about your absence and provide them with a medical certificate as proof of illness. Understanding the medical certificate rules in Australia is crucial, as there… Continue reading Understanding Medical Certificate Rules in Australia

What’s the difference between burnout and depression? Author: Gordon Parker, Scientia Professor of Psychiatry, UNSW Sydney  If your summer holiday already feels like a distant memory, you’re not alone. Burnout – a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion following prolonged stress – has been described in workplaces since a 5th century monastery in Egypt.    Burnout… Continue reading What’s the difference between burnout and depression?

What Is Carer’s Leave? Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities The hustle of work and life can be challenging, especially when a loved one requires care due to illness, injury, or emergencies. That’s where carer’s leave comes in.   But what exactly is carer’s leave, and how does it support employees in fulfilling caregiving duties without… Continue reading What Is Carer’s Leave? Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities