National Pain Alliance launched to advocate for chronic pain
Can seasonal influenza vaccination prime the immune system for future strains?
An era for AI agents: why healthcare leaders can't afford to manage governance on spreadsheets
Why AI security is now a patient-safety issue
Australian 'falls after stroke trial' sees 33% falls reduction in 12 months
National Pain Alliance launched to advocate for chronic pain
To advocate for chronic pain to be formally recognised within national health data and policy frameworks, a new National Pain Alliance has been launched.
Can seasonal influenza vaccination prime the immune system for future strains?
A study analysing 30-year-old influenza-vaccinated blood samples is the first, researchers say, to effectively look back in time to understand future immunity.
An era for AI agents: why healthcare leaders can't afford to manage governance on spreadsheets
Health care has crossed a governance complexity threshold — with AI agents changing the benchmark for what good governance looks like.
Why AI security is now a patient-safety issue
AI is increasingly embedded across modern healthcare environments. However, as adoption accelerates, AI security is fast becoming a frontline patient-safety issue.
Australian 'falls after stroke trial' sees 33% falls reduction in 12 months
An Australian study recently published in The BMJ is claimed to be the first to show a non-drug intervention after stroke can effectively prevent falls.
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Australian 'falls after stroke trial' sees 33% falls reduction in 12 months
An Australian study recently published in The BMJ is claimed to be the first to show a non-drug intervention after stroke can effectively...
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Works completed on two new Victorian aged care facilities
In Victoria, works are now complete on aged care facilities in Cohuna and Mansfield — part...
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2026 HESTA Excellence Awards — nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2026 HESTA Excellence Awards, which encompass the aged care,...
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Alliance to lay foundations for national creative health infrastructure
Creative Health Alliance Australia launched this month, in order to lay the foundations for...
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A Day in the Life of a health equity consultant and street health nurse
Adjunct Associate Professor Sonia Martin is a health equity consultant and street health nurse, and the CEO and Founder of OneBridge. Here's a...
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$10K fine for former nurse who forged registration certificates
A former nurse who forged two registration certificates to conceal that she was unregistered...
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Teachers Health Group announces Simone Tregeagle as next CEO
Teachers Health Group, which encompasses Nurses & Midwives Health, has announced that Simone...
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Unlawful cosmetic injections land nurse two-year ban
After "unlawfully and inappropriately" injecting a formulation of botulinum toxin into...
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Can seasonal influenza vaccination prime the immune system for future strains?
A study analysing 30-year-old influenza-vaccinated blood samples is the first, researchers say, to effectively look back in time to understand...
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Australia invests further $14.6 million in national allergy research
Further funding until June 2028 for the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE) and the...
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$1bn vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility opens
A $1 billion cell-based influenza vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility has opened in...
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National concussion clinical guidelines now available
The first Australia- and New Zealand-specific guidelines for all forms of concussion — from...
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Fundamental reimagining: new Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
The new Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, was designed as a fundamental reimagining of how healing spaces and care journeys can transform...
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Construction commences on $100m New Epping Medical building
Construction is underway on the six-storey, 8200-square-metre New Epping Medical building, which...
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$910m new Rouse Hill Hospital — designs released
Designs have been released for the $910 million new Rouse Hill Hospital, intended to cater for...
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WA invests $1.5bn in three major new public hospital projects
The Western Australian Government has announced that three major new public hospital projects...
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An era for AI agents: why healthcare leaders can't afford to manage governance on spreadsheets
Health care has crossed a governance complexity threshold — with AI agents changing the benchmark for what good governance looks like.
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The Agency establishes National Clinical Governance Committee for Digital Health
To guide Australia's approach to emerging technologies such as virtual care and AI in health...
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Report explores Australian perceptions of Medtech access
A nationally representative survey conducted from August–September 2025 has explored...
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Updated guidance for telehealth and virtual care now available
Reflecting concerns around unethical practice and emerging business models focused more on profit...
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Overall public hospital performance worse than 10 years ago, report suggests
The Australian Medical Association has released its 2026 Public Hospital Report Card, suggesting overall performance remains "significantly...
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Sexual misconduct findings added to public register under "landmark reforms"
Existing sexual misconduct findings of around 100 health practitioners have been added to...
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"Targeted supports" launched for former patients of Simon Gordon
In response to "serious concerns" raised by women about care relating to a former...
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Ahpra launches the National Scheme Strategy 2031
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has launched the National Scheme Strategy...
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