Melinda McGee

Melinda McGee is a healthcare economics writer specialising in cost pressures, funding models, and system sustainability across NDIS and aged care.

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The New Reality: Choosing Between Healthcare and Household Bills

Apr 1, 2026

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17 min read

The New Reality: Choosing Between Healthcare and Household Bills

Rising living costs are forcing Australians to choose between healthcare and everyday expenses, raising concerns about access, affordability, and long-term health outcomes.

Melinda McGee

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Fuel Costs and Weather Disruptions Are Starting to Break Essential Services in Australia - Here’s What Happens Next

Mar 28, 2026

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17 min read

Fuel Costs and Weather Disruptions Are Starting to Break Essential Services in Australia - Here’s What Happens Next

Rising fuel costs and weather disruptions are starting to impact healthcare, NDIS and aged care services across Australia. Here’s what happens next.

Melinda McGee

Breaking News

Australia Is Facing a ‘Silent Crisis’, Fuel, Weather, and Economic Pressure Are Colliding

Mar 28, 2026

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15 min read

Australia Is Facing a ‘Silent Crisis’, Fuel, Weather, and Economic Pressure Are Colliding

Fuel prices are rising, Cyclone Narelle is battering WA, and economic pressure is intensifying. Are these converging signals pointing to a larger crisis in Australia?

Melinda McGee

Breaking News

How Close Is Australia to Declaring a National Fuel Emergency? The Timeline No One Is Talking About

Mar 27, 2026

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11 min read

How Close Is Australia to Declaring a National Fuel Emergency? The Timeline No One Is Talking About

As global oil disruptions intensify and the government describes the situation as a “national crisis,” experts warn Australia may be closer than expected to activating emergency-level measures. The healthcare system is already feeling the strain.

Melinda McGee

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Telehealth Is About to Explode — Not Because of Innovation, But Because Care Is Becoming Unaffordable

Mar 27, 2026

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11 min read

Telehealth Is About to Explode — Not Because of Innovation, But Because Care Is Becoming Unaffordable

Nearly half of all Australians have delayed medical care because of cost. Telehealth isn’t rising because the technology improved. It’s rising because for many people, it’s the only option they can afford.

Melinda McGee

Breaking News

Patients Are Skipping Healthcare Because of Fuel Costs, A Growing National Risk

Mar 26, 2026

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15 min read

Patients Are Skipping Healthcare Because of Fuel Costs, A Growing National Risk

Rising fuel costs are forcing Australians to delay or skip healthcare. Experts warn this could trigger a growing national health risk.

Melinda McGee

Melinda McGee

The New Reality: Choosing Between Healthcare and Household Bills

Fuel Costs and Weather Disruptions Are Starting to Break Essential Services in Australia - Here’s What Happens Next

Australia Is Facing a ‘Silent Crisis’, Fuel, Weather, and Economic Pressure Are Colliding

How Close Is Australia to Declaring a National Fuel Emergency? The Timeline No One Is Talking About

Telehealth Is About to Explode — Not Because of Innovation, But Because Care Is Becoming Unaffordable

Patients Are Skipping Healthcare Because of Fuel Costs, A Growing National Risk

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The New Reality: Choosing Between Healthcare and Household Bills

Fuel Costs and Weather Disruptions Are Starting to Break Essential Services in Australia - Here’s What Happens Next

Australia Is Facing a ‘Silent Crisis’, Fuel, Weather, and Economic Pressure Are Colliding

How Close Is Australia to Declaring a National Fuel Emergency? The Timeline No One Is Talking About

Telehealth Is About to Explode — Not Because of Innovation, But Because Care Is Becoming Unaffordable

Patients Are Skipping Healthcare Because of Fuel Costs, A Growing National Risk

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