For many regional families, giving birth shouldn't mean a forced 1,000km road trip and thousands of dollars in travel costs. 

Rural health advocate Justine Christensen joined us to discuss whether the State Government’s new 50-graduate midwife program is a genuine solution or just a drop in the ocean for struggling bush communities.

For many regional families, giving birth shouldn't mean a forced 1,000km road trip and thousands of dollars in travel costs. 
Rural health advocate Justine Christensen joined us to discuss whether the State Government&rsquo;s new 50-graduate midwife program is a genuine solution or just a drop in the ocean for struggling bush communities.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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Queensland’s rural maternity crisis: Will 50 new midwives close the gap for bush families?

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Shadow NDIS Minister Melissa McIntosh revealed the shocking reality of systemic fraud where billions are lost annually while vulnerable Australians are forced to gaffer-tape their own prosthetic limbs. 

She joined Gary to argue why targeting fraudsters, rather than cutting participant support, is the only way to save the scheme.

Shadow NDIS Minister Melissa McIntosh revealed the shocking reality of systemic fraud where billions are lost annually while vulnerable Australians are forced to gaffer-tape their own prosthetic limbs. 
She joined Gary to argue why targeting fraudsters, rather than cutting participant support, is the only way to save the scheme.

NDIS rort crisis: Melissa McIntosh exposes $5 billion fraud and "atrocious" neglect

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/92f9dcc3-3e80-418c-8e35-b42b00745507/transcript

Beyond DV founder Carolyn Robinson shared the harrowing story of her daughter’s experience with a repeat offender and explained why a formal disclosure scheme is vital for safety. 

Discover how this proposed "Right to Know" law could empower individuals to identify "red flags" and escape dangerous patterns before it’s too late.

Beyond DV founder Carolyn Robinson shared the harrowing story of her daughter&rsquo;s experience with a repeat offender and explained why a formal disclosure scheme is vital for safety. 
Discover how this proposed "Right to Know" law could empower individuals to identify "red flags" and escape dangerous patterns before it&rsquo;s too late.

Why Queensland needs a domestic violence disclosure scheme now

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Queensland’s rural maternity crisis: Will 50 new midwives close the gap for bush families?

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