Pulse technology promises an atrial fibrillation treatment upgrade
One in five aged care residents receive delayed or missed denosumab doses
Surgical robot expands its scope of procedures
Neuroscientists propose clinical definition for brain fog in menopause
National Pain Alliance launched to advocate for chronic pain
Pulse technology promises an atrial fibrillation treatment upgrade
A private hospital has been using pulse technology that has promise to treat Australia's most common type of heart rhythm disorder and reduce patient medications.
One in five aged care residents receive delayed or missed denosumab doses
Medication administration data from over 10,600 residential aged care residents has led researchers to claim older Australians are being put at risk of fractures.
Surgical robot expands its scope of procedures
After assisting 100 Sunshine Coast Health patients, the Da Vinci surgical robot is now being used in more types of procedures.
Neuroscientists propose clinical definition for brain fog in menopause
Researchers have proposed a new clinical definition for the presentation of brain fog in menopause and how it is distinct from other conditions like dementia.
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.
LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm
The LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.
Getinge T-DOC Electronic Traceability Solution
The Getinge T-DOC Electronic Traceability Solution is designed to help optimise ordering, support...
One in five aged care residents receive delayed or missed denosumab doses
Medication administration data from over 10,600 residential aged care residents has led researchers to claim older Australians are being put at...
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Support at Home showering reclassified as 'clinical care' as part of $3bn investment
Intended to build on changes delivered in its first term, the Australian Government has announced...
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COVID-19 training fail lands residential aged care provider $150K fine
A residential aged care provider that employed 106 workers across the workplace has been...
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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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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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Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers — nominations open
With a focus on innovation and transformative leadership, nominations are open until 1 June for...
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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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PhD scholarship announced for nursing leadership in digital health
Australian Catholic University has partnered with the Australian College of Nursing, Ausmed and...
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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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Victoria announces "massive" upgrade to one of its busiest hospitals
Dandenong Hospital, currently one of Victoria's busiest, will receive a $305 million...
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New Footscray Hospital, Melbourne officially opens to patients
Affectionately referred to as "the People's Hospital", the new $1.5bn Footscray...
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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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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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Doctors union accuses NSW Health of denying junior doctors study leave
ASMOF NSW — The Doctors Union has said blocked study leave by NSW Health has left junior...
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Purpose-built acute distress unit within Westmead ED announced
To provide a secure, therapeutic environment designed to support patients experiencing acute...
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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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