Industry News
Intravenous (IV) fluids national guidance published
IV fluid therapy is a complex, high-risk clinical intervention and requires ongoing decision-making throughout the patient journey. This guidance supports this decision-making process. [ + ]
Finalists named for 2026 Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers
The three 2026 finalists span cardiac care, allergy treatment and paediatric vascular access, with the recipient of the award to be announced on 5 August. [ + ]
"Fake podiatrist" to serve two-year jail sentence in the community following appeal
The Sydney man had conducted more than 600 "bogus consultations" as a podiatrist. Never registered, almost all of his patients were "extremely vulnerable", Ahpra said. [ + ]
OTs, medical students respond to Commonwealth Prac Payment expansion
The Australian Government has nominated 10 additional key frontline health professions for paid prac, a move that's prompted responses from professions included and excluded. [ + ]
HIC returns to Sydney in August
Running 3–4 August 2026 at ICC Sydney, this year's HIC (Health, Innovation and Community) conference has the theme Innovation to Impact. [ + ]
Partnered Health responds to malicious actor incident
The health services provider said it became aware that data had been accessed on 23 June 2026 and also identified the practices that have been impacted. [ + ]
Revised Criminal History Registration Standard now in effect
The standard guides the National Boards as they assess how a person's criminal history is relevant to their suitability for registration as a health practitioner. [ + ]
Children's Health Queensland HHS makes statement as part of settlement
Relating to Queensland Children's Gender Service policy, the statement accepted that Dr Jillian Spencer's concerns "were grounded in her training and background as an experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist". [ + ]
Webinar to delve into mobile connectivity in health and aged care
On 23 July, a practical webinar will explore in-building mobile connectivity and why it is becoming an increasingly important foundation for safe, efficient and responsive care. [ + ]
Woman fined for falsely claiming to be a psychologist in ACT Supreme Court
In Ahpra's first criminal prosecution in the ACT, a woman who falsely claimed to be a psychologist in a criminal trial before the ACT Supreme Court has been convicted and fined. [ + ]
National standards for pain management education now available
The standards are designed to better equip health practitioners to assess, manage and support people living with pain, regardless of care setting, profession or location. [ + ]
Daniel Wyner appointed Lumary CEO
Aged care and disability technology platform Lumary has named Daniel Wyner, a technology growth professional, its new CEO. [ + ]
"Historic legislation" allows authorised nurses to prescribe PBS medicines
The Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025 has passed, giving registered nurses PBS prescribing powers for the first time. [ + ]
NSW cracks down on illegal tanning with first two successful prosecutions
This month has seen the first two successful solaria prosecutions — totalling payments of more than $68,000 — under New South Wales's strengthened radiation laws. [ + ]
Bupa to acquire Partnered Health's 68 primary care and three urgent care clinics
It includes a national network of general practices, skin cancer, allied health and mental health clinics, alongside Partnered Health's corporate health and wellbeing services. [ + ]
