The role of culture and connection in improving Aboriginal health
Researchers are calling for a rethink of the health system's approach to closing the gap.
COP29: positioning health at the core of climate negotiations
The WHO is calling for an end to reliance on fossil fuels, instead advocating for people-centred adaptation and resilience.
Project to end weight stigma in pregnancy care
Women's involvement in pregnancy care is a central component of shared decision-making, but is currently limited for women with high body mass index, new research...
Clinician burnout: evidence-based strategies to improve wellbeing
Recent surveys in Australia show clinician rates of burnout around 60% with higher rates in the specialities of ED and psychiatry, and more likely in women and younger...
Concept to clinical care: what's holding back healthtech?
Australia is globally recognised for its exceptional medical research output. So why isn't that research making its way into clinical care?
Ambu aScope 5 Broncho single-use bronchoscopes
The Ambu aScope 5 Broncho combines the manoeuvrability and imaging needed in a bronchoscopy suite...
LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm
The LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.
Losing our minds — an AU$85bn phenomenon
There is a storm brewing, largely unnoticed: the convergence of two high-prevalence, high-impact and growing groups of brain conditions —...
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Program found to reduce anxiety in children through art
A program involving art, delivered to more than 540 parents and children, is found to have...
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50 recommendations to ensure access to latest treatments
The federal government has released the final report of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA)...
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WHV launches Men as Allies training program
The program supports men to understand their role in promoting gender equality and preventing...
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A Day in the Life of a bereavement support worker
As a mother to two wonderful boys, and four babies she heartbreakingly never got to bring home, Cat Irvine immediately resonated with her role for...
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Nine nursing and midwifery organisations form an Alliance
The organisations are together calling on the government to enable nurses, nurse practitioners,...
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Nursing — women make up 90% of workforce, still waiting for equal pay
Despite making up almost 90% of the nursing workforce, female nurses face a pay gap of...
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How meal timing impacts chronic disease risk in night shift workers
Overnight eating may be increasing the risk of chronic health conditions for night shift workers,...
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Project to end weight stigma in pregnancy care
Women's involvement in pregnancy care is a central component of shared decision-making, but is currently limited for women with high body mass...
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New public health campaign to improve pregnancy outcomes
The Preterm Birth Prevention campaign 'See, Stop, Scan' aims to promote engagement...
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Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple
Nearly five years into the pandemic, COVID is feeling less central to our daily lives.
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Nerve pain drugs found to increase hip fracture risk in older adults
Often seen as a safer alternative to opioids for the treatment of neuropathic pain, the use of...
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Designing with compassion
Balancing calm, serene spaces with acute facilities, the Anam Cara House is a unique hospice facility supporting people living with a life‐limiting...
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Fairfield Hospital redevelopment — lead design team appointed
In the coming months, the lead design team will work with Health Infrastructure and SWLHD to...
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Health infrastructure pipeline poorly planned: report
The pipeline of major health infrastructure projects in Australia currently stands at 54...
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Construction begins on Ryde Hospital redevelopment
Construction work on the $526.8 million redevelopment of Ryde Hospital has officially begun, with...
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Concept to clinical care: what's holding back healthtech?
Australia is globally recognised for its exceptional medical research output. So why isn't that research making its way into clinical care?
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Govt appoints nine members to drive health tech reform
The federal government has appointed nine members to the Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) for...
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HNECC PHN installs preventive health service station
The SiSU Mini Health Station offers residents a convenient, free way to monitor their health.
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Monash, Optiscan partner to develop AI-powered endoscopes
The technology will help doctors detect cancerous lesions in real time during endoscopic procedures.
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The role of culture and connection in improving Aboriginal health
Researchers are calling for a rethink of the health system's approach to closing the gap.
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Review proposes major health system changes
The review found that removing barriers would make it easier for Australians to get high quality...
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Lumia Care expands national network with SA acquisition
Australian healthcare group Lumia Care has expanded its presence to South Australia with the...
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New centralised health operations centre opens in WA
The new facility sees key health emergency services come together under one roof in the State...
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