In Conversation with Australia's Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett
Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, Surgeon General and Commander of Joint Health for the Australian Defence Force.
Healthy heights: vertical hospitals on the rise
A healthcare architect explains how towering, 140-metre-plus healthcare facilities are no longer anomalies — they’re becoming a global standard.
Could an insect-protein coating block bacteria on medical implants?
An Australian study marks the first reported use of antibacterial coatings made from resilin-mimetic proteins to fully block bacteria from attaching to a surface.
In the wake of Healthscope — a crisis planning ethos
After Healthscope's collapse into administration, a crisis simulation and training specialist sets out an 'audit, educate, simulate' crisis planning ethos.
Head to toe: operating room workwear essentials
Workwear plays a vital role in infection control in hospitals. A workwear provider charts some whole-of-body operating room essentials, trends and best practices.
LiveLife 4G Watch Alarm
The LiveLife 4G Watch Alarm is designed to fit into the wearer's daily life, offering...
LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm
The LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.
New Aged Care Act: six things providers need to know
On 1 July, the new Aged Care Act comes into effect, marking once-in-a-generation reforms. A senior lawyer sets out six things you need to know,...
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NSW reforms to see trained GPs treat and diagnose ADHD
NSW will enable trained GPs to provide ongoing ADHD prescriptions for those on stable doses of...
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'Fake psychologist' who provided NDIS assessment convicted
A New South Wales woman who posed as a psychologist, providing an NDIS assessment, has been...
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Residential eating disorder treatment centre is a Victorian first
Bridging a gap between community and hospital treatment, Victoria's first public residential...
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Report: ACN calls for greater nurse UCC program recognition
In the wake of an interim evaluation report of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, the Australian College of Nursing is calling for greater nursing staff...
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NSWNMA: Proposed workers comp changes a "cruel blow"
The NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association has called proposed changes to the NSW workers...
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HESTA Nursing & Midwifery Awards 2025 winners announced
Ty Simpson (Alfred Health), Vanessa Page (Gateway Health) and the Rosemary Bryant AO Research...
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ACN calls on a re-elected Labor to fast-track health reform
In the wake of Labor's federal re-election, the Australian College of Nursing is calling for...
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Could an insect-protein coating block bacteria on medical implants?
An Australian study marks the first reported use of antibacterial coatings made from resilin-mimetic proteins to fully block bacteria from...
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Free GP Heart Health Checks extended for three years
To help combat Australia's biggest killer, heart disease, the federal government has secured...
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Irregularities in a clinician's cases prompt 15-month lookback
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney has detailed a 15-month lookback review — prompted by...
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Two researchers receive $899,000 in cardiovascular funding
In heart-related news this Heart Week (5–11 May), two University of Newcastle researchers...
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Healthy heights: vertical hospitals on the rise
A healthcare architect explains how towering, 140-metre-plus healthcare facilities are no longer anomalies — they’re becoming a global...
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Frankston Hospital redevelopment commissions four artists
Artists Richard Briggs, Dan Elborne, Hannah Quinlivan and Jody Rallah have been commissioned to...
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Multiplex appointed Northside Hospital's early delivery partner
Multiplex has been appointed the early delivery partner for the $1bn Northside Hospital, Canberra...
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First look at the $275 million Austin Hospital ED expansion
The entrance, reception and lobby designs of Melbourne's $275m Austin Hospital emergency...
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Digital Health Festival: transformation through connection
Across two days in May, DHF25 will bring together 8000 attendees, 400 speakers and 200 exhibitors with the theme "transforming healthcare...
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Artificial touch boosted by brain-controlled bionic hand
New research suggests that a complex sense of touch for people with spinal cord injuries is now a...
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Alfred Health deploys GE system to optimise operations
The system is designed to enhance situational awareness, communication, and overall operational...
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DHCRC project to deliver benchmarking tool for AI in health
The initiative complements efforts by governments, peak organisations, and clinical professional...
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In Conversation with Australia's Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett
Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, Surgeon General and Commander of Joint Health for the...
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Toowong Private Hospital to close from 11 June
Toowong — a 58-bed acute private psychiatric hospital, treating more than 3000 patients a...
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Queensland Health faces alleged racial discrimination
A class action has been filed by JGA Saddler against the State of Queensland alleging racial...
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"Highly distressing" — Healthscope enters administration
Australia's Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, says news that Healthscope has...
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