World First – Dementia, Sleep Apnoea Linked
Listen: Sharon Naismith in Conversation with Stephen O’Doherty. Obstructive sleep apnoea has been linked to structural brain changes seen in the early stages of dementia, University of Sydney research reveals. Published in The European Respiratory Journal, the study’s authors say the finding provides evidence that screening older people for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and providing […]
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Our Christian Responsibility To Care About Prisoners
It is easy to love the people who accept our love and to care for those grateful to be helped. Does our call to love our neighbour really include the gruff and ungrateful, the people who have been removed from society for criminal acts? Professor Ruth Webber has studied prisoners in Australia and the US and says the work of prison chaplains fulfills a Christian mission.
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Political Discourse or Sexist Abuse? Did Leyonhjelm Cross A Line?
Do men need to change their language? Senator David Leyonhjelm is refusing to withdraw abusive sexist comments or apologise to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young. She is threatening to sue him. Is name calling part of political discourse or was he bullying, slut shaming and trivialising rape?
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Evolution not Revolution – Government Considers Further Changes to School Funding Calculations
Like the culture wars, the war over school funding has often seen clashes of ideology and politics. Thankfully those days are, for the most part, behind us. How will mooted changes to one of the elements of school funding be received?
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Cute Thai Cartoon Celebrates the International Cave Rescue Mission of the Wild Boars
The two-week rescue of the Thai 'Wild Boars' Youth Soccer Team, completed successfully overnight, has been celebrated with a gorgeous Thai cartoon, representing the many international experts involved in the mission.
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Blockchain and Cryptocurrency a Fundraising Revolution
Cryptocurrency is the next big new thing in fundraising. The security and other features provided by blockchain will be a game changer for Australian charities giving them access to new sources of funding and improved public accountability. "Tokens for Humanity" is Australia's first blockchain charity. Co-founders Bryce Thomas and Fredrick Brien explained all to Open House host, Stephen O'Doherty.
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Older Men – Afflicted by Hope
To be afflicted by hope seems a contradictory term. How could hope, so full of promise, joy and anticipation be an affliction? Being afflicted by hope is a term Baptist Minister, theologian, author and social commentator, Reverend Michael Frost used recently on his blog. He describes this malady as something that can particularly strike men in their sixties. On Open House, Michael Frost discussed the issue with Stephen O'Doherty.
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