Prof Kathy Eagar AM
@keagar.bsky.social
Adjunct Professor UNSW.
Adjunct Professor QUT.
Foundation Director, Australian Health Services Research Institute
Twitter: k_eagar
Views my own, not the university
I don’t follow people who are anonymous
Adjunct Professor QUT.
Foundation Director, Australian Health Services Research Institute
Twitter: k_eagar
Views my own, not the university
I don’t follow people who are anonymous
For the first time in Australia’s history, more than 50% of our power comes from renewables. Just as we achieve this tremendous milestone, the LNP demonstrates their commitment to not only supporting fossils but to becoming fossils
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
For the first time in Australia’s history, more than 50% of our power comes from renewables. Just as we achieve this tremendous milestone, the LNP demonstrates their commitment to not only supporting fossils but to becoming fossils
Do what I say, not as I do. Trump gets flu and COVID vax as usual
October 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Do what I say, not as I do. Trump gets flu and COVID vax as usual
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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
September 24, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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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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.
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.
September 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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.
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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"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.
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@keagar.bsky.social on "rights-based" #agedcare failure.
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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.
johnmenadue.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
"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...
@keagar.bsky.social on "rights-based" #agedcare failure.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
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
September 24, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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
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...
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
September 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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...
No government gets every decision right. Smart governments change their policy when they realise that they have it wrong
helloleaders.com.au/article/supp...
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
August 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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
greens.org.au/news/media-r...
greens.org.au/news/media-r...
Older Australians facing health and hospital risks because Labor’s care at home program is ‘so badly designed’, expert warns
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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
August 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Older Australians facing health and hospital risks because Labor’s care at home program is ‘so badly designed’, expert warns
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The world is in a period of extraordinary crisis and conflict. But the new moon rises to shine beautiful light regardless
August 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The world is in a period of extraordinary crisis and conflict. But the new moon rises to shine beautiful light regardless
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...
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...
johnmenadue.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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...
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...
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.
August 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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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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
April 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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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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
June 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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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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
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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
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
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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
Hey kids, try this at home
July 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Hey kids, try this at home
How spending more on defence harms the nation. Too right it does
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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
July 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
How spending more on defence harms the nation. Too right it does
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Happy Sunday to be an Australian 😃
July 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Happy Sunday to be an Australian 😃
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 😟
To get a feel for the whole picture, multiply by 4 😟
July 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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 😟
To get a feel for the whole picture, multiply by 4 😟
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
June 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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
Anyone for tea and scones?
June 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Anyone for tea and scones?
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A case study in how not to manage a Commonwealth program. I am on the board of MOW NSW and know first hand how much damage this did to Meals on Wheels. No one has been held to account. Today’s Canberra Times.
June 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A case study in how not to manage a Commonwealth program. I am on the board of MOW NSW and know first hand how much damage this did to Meals on Wheels. No one has been held to account. Today’s Canberra Times.
A case study in how not to manage a Commonwealth program. I am on the board of MOW NSW and know first hand how much damage this did to Meals on Wheels. No one has been held to account. Today’s Canberra Times.
June 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A case study in how not to manage a Commonwealth program. I am on the board of MOW NSW and know first hand how much damage this did to Meals on Wheels. No one has been held to account. Today’s Canberra Times.
Does the shenanigans in the National Party this week mean its leader is now David #LittleExit ?
May 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Does the shenanigans in the National Party this week mean its leader is now David #LittleExit ?