Australian designers have set a global benchmark by taking out the prestigious Future Health Project Award for their work on the new Queensland Children’s Hospital. [ + ]

“Today is World Food Day, 16th October. However, why does malnutrition and obesity coexist in Australia in 2013, when we should have one of the best food systems in the world?” asks Associate Professor Heather Yeatman, of the University of Wollongong and President of the PHAA. [ + ]

A Brisbane neurosurgeon has had enough of losing patients to brain tumours, despite having access to the best of medicine, and is turning her energy to raising funds for brain tumour research. [ + ]

Removing GST exemption from fresh fruit and vegetables could have huge implications for the health of Australians, warn researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ). [ + ]

We are witnessing a global move towards patient safety. Indeed, in the Australian healthcare sector, we are undergoing a period of great change which has been reflected in part by the new set of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards that became effective on January 1 2013, writes Professor Cathryn Murphy. [ + ]

Professor Wendy Moyle shares her knowledge on robots and looks at the research being conducted at Griffith Health Institute (Griffith University) for helping people with dementia and their families. [ + ]

Taking vitamin D supplements does not prevent osteoporosis, according to a study of more than 4000 health adults, published in The Lancet. [ + ]

Health professionals are encouraged to focus on educating older patients to better understand the role of medicines in their healthcare during Be Medicinewise Week next week. [ + ]

While a number of high profile Australians are getting behind World Mental Health Day today, there is no reason everyone can't join in. [ + ]

Senior Australian of the Year Emeritus Professor Ian Maddocks is distinguished for his work as a palliative care specialist and advocate. He was the first president of what is now known as Palliative Care Australia and has been an international leader in raising awareness of palliative care in medicine. The Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin spoke with Professor Maddocks about the inspiration behind his passion for palliative care, and the hopes he has for its advancement in Australia. [ + ]

A new report into the eye health of people with diabetes has been released ahead of World Sight Day tomorrow (October 10), casts a dark shadow on the eye health of future generations of Australians with diabetes. [ + ]

A world-first survey by beyondblue reveals Australian doctors and medical students suffer higher levels of stress than the general community. [ + ]

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has opened applications for its ignite Pharmacist Leadership Program 2014. [ + ]

October is National Safe Work Australia month and this year’s theme is “Safety is a frame of mind. Get the picture.” During October all workers in Australia are asked to think about their reason for staying safe at work. The Alliance for Sharps Safety and Needlestick Prevention in Healthcare recognises that this applies to healthcare workers who face the risk of needlestick and sharps injuries every day. [ + ]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have higher rates of new cancer cases and cancer deaths than non-Indigenous Australians, according to a new report Cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia: an overview. [ + ]