Our Scans · (ZY.4.25) Social Work · Weekly Summary

• [New] Australians with disabilities could have their access to work and social life stripped away under sweeping changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The Age
• [New] Australia needs to continue developing and updating pandemic preparedness plans at national, state and territory levels, and work on social determinants of health, like access to health services and trust in health authorities. Nine.com.au
• [New] German taxpayers and social security contributors are expected to pay higher pension contributions and work longer. Politico
• [New] Chinamaxxing, is the new Gen Z trend that might look like a quirky social-media meme, but it reflects shifting attitudes about how we work and the appeal of simplicity in the workplace in terms of productivity, work-life balance, hierarchy and global cultural influence. Forbes
• The health care and social assistance industry is expected to grow by 13% between 2024 and 2034. QualityInfo

Last updated: 16 July 2026