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?
Camfil Hi-Flo energy-efficient filters
The filters are designed to remove airborne contaminants such as smoke, bacteria, fumes, fungi...
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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Calls for standardised clinical trial data sharing practices
While substantial progress has been made in sharing data from clinical trials, many medicines...
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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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My Health Record: ADHA seeks industry input on support, maintenance
The Agency is inviting insights from all types of organisations, including small to medium...
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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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