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The Age Letters

The high cost of not having medical tests

Illustration: Michael Leunig

Mechanisms need to be in place to examine widespread rorting of a basically healthy system and patients need to be diligent that their doctors are not over-delivering services.

Lessons in stereotyping, hypocrisy, prejudice

Illustration:
Alan Moir

Having a male nanny has enriched our family life, especially during the years when my male partner worked excessive hours. We are better people for having Jarrod in our lives.

I've struggled. How will the homeless cope?

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

I have been under severe strain while attempting to fill in a 32-page application, a 17-page financial circumstances form and another form required as I have received third-party compensation in the past. If someone is homeless, how can they possibly apply for Centrelink support?