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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · 3d

Do what I say, not as I do. Trump gets flu and COVID vax as usual

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · 21d

I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT. DRINKING WATER CAUSES AUTISM. IN A DEFINITIVE STUDY ON THIS ISSUE, THE RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT THE PARENTS OF EVERY AUTISTIC CHILD HAD DRUNK WATER DURING THE PREGNANCY. THIS PROVES IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER

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Dr Sally @drsally.bsky.social · 20d

Top 5 regrets looking back at life

on ABC radio today Converations
Bronnie Ware, an Australian palliative care nurse who wrote about what her patients told her at the end of their lives.

She's distilled it down into 5 themes.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 20d

"If the govt is serious about enabling people to age in place, home care must be made affordable, equitable and accessible. No older person in Australia should be forced to choose between a meal and a shower."
@keagar.bsky.social on "rights-based" #agedcare failure.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...

Government is planning hardship for older Australians living at home

Aged care has again been in the media for all the wrong reasons. Two failures are attracting particular attention.

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · 21d

I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT. DRINKING WATER CAUSES AUTISM. IN A DEFINITIVE STUDY ON THIS ISSUE, THE RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT THE PARENTS OF EVERY AUTISTIC CHILD HAD DRUNK WATER DURING THE PREGNANCY. THIS PROVES IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Sep 11

Government has the right to set policy. Experts have the right to tell them they are wrong. Citizens have the right to object.

No government gets every decision right. Smart governments change their policy when they realise that they have it wrong

helloleaders.com.au/article/supp...

Support at Home pricing to damage seniors, health and aged care sectors – the impacts of short-sighted policy | Hello Leaders AUS

As strains on health and aged care capacity worsen, short-sighted policy surrounding Support at Home pricing to speed up damage for individuals and critical sectors.

helloleaders.com.au

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Aug 29

Wow, 120,000 older Australians are waiting for an aged care assessment & a further 90,000 have been assessed, approved & waiting for a package. So over 200,000 frail older Australians waiting for the services they need to live safely at home. Disgraceful

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Home care waitlist more than double previously reported, zero new packages released since June, Greens led-inquiry hears | The Australian Greens

Evidence at the Greens-led Senate inquiry into the Government’s delayed aged care changes have revealed the shocking state of the Home Care Package waitlist is much longer than previously thought.

greens.org.au

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Aug 28

Older Australians facing health and hospital risks because Labor’s care at home program is ‘so badly designed’, expert warns

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Older Australians facing health and hospital risks because Labor’s care at home program is ‘so badly designed’, expert warns

Former adviser to aged care royal commission says delays in expanded services will raise risk of falls, medication errors and malnutrition

www.theguardian.com

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thank you that is so fascinating. Their lobbying continues unabated

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Aug 12

It’s the little things

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Aug 12

The world is in a period of extraordinary crisis and conflict. But the new moon rises to shine beautiful light regardless

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Aug 7

It’s time to recognise Palestine and drop the fantasy of a two state solution.

These Australian diplomats have enormous experience and wisdom. It is time for Prime Minister Albanese and Senator Wong to listen to real experts & change direction

johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...

Open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese MP from Australian former diplomats

As pressure mounts on the Australian Government over Palestine, a group of highly respected Australians, who have represented our nation overseas, have gone straight to the top with a letter to the pr...

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Aug 4

I hope that NSW Premier Chris Minns, the NSW Police & all those who objected to the Palestine March yesterday now raise their voices to make the same comments about the annual Sydney Marathon. I’ll bet they won’t. Yet it will close the harbour bridge and clog up the city.

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Apr 26

There is no need for Australia to increase defence spending. We are a small pacific country. China doesn’t need to attack us, we sell them whatever they want. We are of no strategic interest to Russia. Our biggest risk is America. It’s time to distance ourselves from the USA

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jun 27

It’s time for Australia to stop talking about Defence spending. America wants Australia to spend more on Attack funding. Australia is not under threat from any country. Our biggest risk is aligning with America when it attacks under countries. We must be non-aligned

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jul 11

I object to my taxes being used to pay Jillian Segal to try & stop Australians speaking up about genocide & ethic cleansing in Gaza. Australia is a tolerant country with a strong sense of truth & justice. Her proposals are vile & anti-Australian

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jul 11

I object to my taxes being used to pay Jillian Segal to try & stop Australians speaking up about genocide & ethic cleansing in Gaza. Australia is a tolerant country with a strong sense of truth & justice. Her proposals are vile & anti-Australian

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hey kids, try this at home

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jul 7

It looks like it will take years but which time the damage will have been done and it won’t be possible to turn it around

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jul 6

How spending more on defence harms the nation. Too right it does
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...

How spending more on defence harms the nation

Anthony Albanese is taking a battering from ill-informed commentators for thinking Australia can be defended by spending a little over 2% of GDP on its military forces.

johnmenadue.com

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jul 5

Happy Sunday to be an Australian 😃

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jul 4

Sadly they are Australian figures

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jul 4

The next time someone tells you that the quality of aged care has improved, tell them they’re dreaming. 14,934 reportable incidents in just three months (October to December 2024).

To get a feel for the whole picture, multiply by 4 😟

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jun 27

Or afterwards

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Prof Kathy Eagar AM @keagar.bsky.social · Jun 27

It’s time for Australia to stop talking about Defence spending. America wants Australia to spend more on Attack funding. Australia is not under threat from any country. Our biggest risk is aligning with America when it attacks under countries. We must be non-aligned

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