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22 Feb 2026

Dr Karinna Saxby: Gender Affirming Care and the Economics of Mental Health

Finance, Government & Organisations, Health, LGBTIQA+ Community

New Australian research shows that access to gender affirming care is linked to a significant drop in mental health service use. Karinna Saxby unpacks what the Medicare data reveals, how cost savings emerge over time, and why this reframes gender-affirming care as both public health and economic policy.

Guest: Dr Karinna Saxby, Research Fellow at the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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22 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music from Hilary Duff , Leigh-Anne and Lana Del Rey

Music, Popular Culture

Hilary Duff is back with her first album in a decade, Leigh-Anne steps out independently with her solo debut, and ...

22 Feb 2026

Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science & Medicine

Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...

22 Feb 2026

Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry

Government & Organisations, History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...