We’re getting the findings from NDRI…

Peter Barr’s guide in this mission is Babes on the Runs powerhouse and trainer extraordinaire Justine Guest.
She spoke to Peter to give tips on keeping fit and preparing for upcoming fun runs.

As a result, our teeth problems are getting worse.

The Federal Government’s looking into a Denticare system that, like Medicare, will subsidies some of the costs incurred in the dentist’s chair.

It’s looking at a new report that says ten billion dollars is needed to fix our teeth.

Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibesek says the government can’t afford to adopt all the suggested changes at once, but she’s considering a staged approach that would target children and low-income groups first.

Greens Senator for Victoria Richard Di Natale says that’s a good start but it’s not enough, and he’ll be pushing for more.

Ben Ainslie spoke to him on Morning Magazine.

Perhaps it’s allergies and maybe they’re on the rise.

Allergies are so widespread that they now affect our whole community.

The dramatic rise of potentially life-threatening food allergies in very young children means that everyone needs to be aware and know what to do.

A Perth paediatrician and scientist is at the forefront of thinking on this matter, and she’s shedding light on the allergy epidemic at UWA this February.

Winthrop Professor and Paediatric Allergist and Immunologist Susan Prescott explains the issue with Joe Cassidy.

The range and severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder can vary widely from severe impairments and disability to much milder difficulties – and more research is needed.

It affects about every one in 100 people around the world, and with the incidence increasing, researchers have been working towards early detection and intervention from birth.

UWA School of Psychology Associate Professor Andrew Whitehouse speaks out about the issue and his involvement in the group investigating autism.

Bidyadanga – 200 kilometres south of Broome, is set to apply for a Section 175 liquor restriction.

The ban would make it illegal to possess or consume alcohol in the community.

Caitlin Nienaber spoke to Bidyadanga Community CEO Peter Yip about how this will tackle the Community’s alcohol problem.

Today is world AIDS Day, started in 1988 by the World Health Organisation to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.

Caitlin Nienaber is joined in the studio by WA Aids Council Executive Director Trish Langdon to discuss where we are at with the virus in 2011.

It looks at the improvements that still need to be made in Australia so we can all lead full and satisfying lives.

So, what still needs to be done?

Presenter Joe Cassidy spoke to Disability Services Commission Executive Director of Policy and Strategy Wendy Murray and Count Me In Ambassador and Dreamfit CEO Darren Lomman.

National mental health charity, SANE Australia, has found that one in every two hundred of us will be affected by a psychotic illness each year.

It’s ‘People Living with Psychotic Illness’ 2010 study also found a growing gap between the physical and mental wellbeing of those with a psychotic illness. Almost half are obese and just over half have problems with alcohol and drug abuse.

Executive Director of SANE Australia, Barbara Hocking joined Caitlin Neinaber this morning…

It’s a disease that causes paralysis and death and has done so for much of human history.

There is no cure, but vaccines are widely available, so why is this still happening?

The End of Polio is a grassroots campaign coordinated by the Global Poverty Project, and the End of Polio Concert this Friday at Belvoir Amphitheatre is trying to eradicate the disease once and for all.

Bren talked to the Campaign Manager Michael Sheldrick, and Polio Survivor Remesh Ferris about the disease, and what’s happening at the concert this Friday.

These changes come in the middle of Mental Health Week, and questions are being raised as to the fairness of these decisions.

Executive Director of the West Australian Association for Mental Health, STEPHEN HALL, spoke to Rhian Todhunter on Morning Magazine.

This week is Mental Health Week, and its theme “Let’s Talk About It” is all about breaking down the stigma of mental illness.

The WA Association for Mental Health plans to raise awareness about some of the issues people with mental illness face when dealing with housing, employment and the criminal justice system

This morning Perspectives Manager Carol Clark joined Ben Ainslie to look at a situation many of us couldn’t endure – children acting as carers for parents with mental illness.

Statistics show that people with severe mental illnesses who are employed will improve their self-esteem, quality of life and reduce their symptoms.

Problem is, securing employment can be difficult.

Dr Gary Bond is visiting from the UK – Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical School and senior researcher at the Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Centre.

He’s spent the last 30 years of his career devoted to improving vocational services for people with psychiatric disabilities, and he joined Justine Dandy on Morning Magazine.

Isaak lim’s from Students Passionate About Mental Health and Zaza Lyons from UWA’s School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience joined Justine Dandy on Morning Magazine.

This information comes at the same time as the annual HIV Surveillance Report which says new infections continue to plateau Australia wide at nearly 1000 new infections per year.

Ben Ainslie spoke to Trish Langdon, Executive Director of the WA AIDS council, and asked her why it is that we seem to have let AIDS slip from mainstream public health awareness.

Greg Malan is one of many members at the forum and he joined Jamie Macdonald in the studio to discuss the male health…

It’s the biggest killer of Australians under 44 and is responsible for one in five deaths for men aged 20 to 34.

Annually in Australia, suicide takes more lives than road accidents.

In the lead-up to World Suicide Prevention Day this Saturday, Lifeline WA will host a community forum tomorrow.

The event will also launch the new book Behind The Smile, an examination of depression by Joshua Cunniffer

Lifeline WA CEO Amanda Wheeler joined Hillary Smale on Morning Magazine to discuss this serious issue.

*If you or someone you know is suffering from depression or needs assistance, Lifeline is there is to help. Phone 13 11 14 at any time to talk.

It’s a ground-breaking policy, which would provide lifelong financial support and care to more than three hundred thousand Australians with a disability.

So what’s it like to live in Australia with a disability under the current system?

And how will the NDIS change things?

‘Every Australian Counts’ is a national campaign which has been calling on the Government to implement the scheme.

Caitlin Nienaner asked NDIS State Campaign Coordinator Geraldine Mellet on Morning Magazine.

But recent figures show an increase in the number of deaths to suicide in WA compared to the same time last year.

Youthfocus CEO JENNY ALLEN joined Jon to give her perspective on the issue.

If you need immediate assistance, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

For more information on support services in WA please visit youthfocus.com.au