Robyn Dunphy
Is the Pope having an each-way bet?
I find the Pope’s opinions on two topics in particular, as reported, highly confusing and somewhat illogical. The Pope leads 1.2 billion Catholics around the world. I was very encouraged to read an encyclical will be issued on climate change. So too the promised encyclical on the environment will provide both encouragement for, and a call […]
Personal Health Update!
This is, as titled, a personal health update for those following the journey I am on to live a normal life and keep working! A little break from politics. Quick recap. Just before Christmas I started on some medication, Carbimazol, to control my out of control thyroid nodules. Dr Endocrinologist said it would take about […]
The growth of Medicare is slowing
Today I draw attention to two “must read” articles which rather contradict the government’s claims about Medicare. The first is by Glen Murray. Like Glen’s graph? Click the graph to read Glen’s full analysis, I guarantee you will find it very interesting! The second article is by Catherine King, published in The Guardian. Catherine refers […]
Open Letter to Sussan Ley on Medicare changes
Dear Sussan, I am glad common sense prevailed today and you called a halt to the changes that were to take effect on Monday. I see this as a reprieve, but not a victory. You have made it very clear you are intent on making changes. I am disappointed you place the emphasis on consulting […]
What is this premature performance costing the taxpayer?
There is something decidedly unwise about pushing ahead with the Medicare Rebate changes supposedly still scheduled to start on Monday, January 19th when those changes are still subject to a Senate vote. As several news outlets reported today, including The Sydney Morning Herald and the ABC News, when the Senate resumes in February it is […]
Religion belongs in the dark ages
Today I read an article by one who once was training to be a priest. Alex Mooney says: There are no gods, no heaven, no hell, no miracles. There never has been. There never will be. This is way beyond reasonable doubt now. There is not one shred of evidence anywhere to prove the existence […]
I thought I’m with stupid was a song not a crime
I’m puzzled. Now, I’ll admit making me puzzled is not that difficult these days. The kids do it to me regularly. My doctors manage it every now and then. Politicians puzzle me every waking hour. Even so, I did think “I’m with stupid” was a song, not a crime. Mr Newman or Mr Campbell or […]
Hydrotherapy as exercise and rehabilitation
We learn something new everyday. This afternoon I had my first ever hydrotherapy session. I was horrified I was even going to hydrotherapy. From swimming two and a half kilometres to hydrotherapy? Noooooooooooo. It wasn’t as “easy” as I had imagined. The age range was from (I am guessing with the youngest) seventeen to eighty-four. […]
Medicare is YOUR insurance cover
Sign the RACGP Petition HERE! When we allow the government to start dismantling Medicare, let us not forget one very important fact. http://twitter.com/elronxenu/status/552651854945861632 Medicare is the Commonwealth funded health insurance scheme that provides free or subsidised health care services to the Australian population. Source: APH.gov.au Public insurance, if you like. We pay an insurance premium, […]
In the Australia of the future, you will fly out to see a doctor
Jane felt the baby’s head. Little Jamie was hot. Too hot. “Philip”, she screamed, “I’m scared!” Jane’s husband dragged himself out of bed and with considerable effort limped down the corridor to his daughter’s bedroom. One look told him she was feverish. Jane was sponging Jamie gently and had administered yet another dose of Infant […]
Random Observations of Life 