All children, regardless of their age, gender, ability, race or sexual orientation, have the right to be safe and feel safe. [ + ]

COVID-19 has highlighted the vital importance of clinical trials for drug and vaccine development, but it has also forced Australia's pharmaceutical and healthcare companies to completely redesign how these trials are run. [ + ]

Melbourne mental health facility The Victoria Clinic is in the process of a $50 million upgrade that will vastly expand its service offering. [ + ]

Virtual care adoption accelerated dramatically in Australia in the wake of COVID-19. This was driven by the need to minimise the risk of the virus spreading, free up bed capacity for acutely unwell patients, and preserve personal protective equipment (PPE). [ + ]

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid rate, what was once the stuff of science fiction is now a daily reality for healthcare practitioners across a wide range of fields. [ + ]

During COVID-19 lockdowns across the world we saw many new examples of mobile technology used within the health sector, including numerous people using telehealth for the first time. [ + ]

As Australia emerges from lockdown and our cities begin to reopen, the excitement on the city streets is palpable. However, the same cannot be said for our hospital wards. [ + ]

NDIS participants living in rural and remote Australia are facing significant issues accessing support to achieve their goals. This is resulting in a mammoth amount of unused funds and many left needing help. [ + ]

The pandemic has exposed the healthcare industry across the Asia–Pacific region, which is continuing to stretch to breaking point across the board. [ + ]

The pandemic led to a significant increase in workloads at hospitals across Australia, forcing them to quickly improve the speed and efficiency of their workflows. [ + ]

Inequities pervade the modern world, despite our technological advances and a growing awareness of the importance of human rights. [ + ]

A new report calls for earlier investigation and treatment to capture all adults with risk factors for poor bone health, and adults post-fracture. [ + ]

Launched in July, Shapes of Goodness is a range of texture-modified food — crafted to be delicious, nutritious, and safe and easy to swallow. [ + ]

Residents of rural and remote Australia often experience disadvantages and inequalities when it comes to healthcare access and delivery. [ + ]

Registered Nurse Eloise Forster shares her day at the Sandringham Hospital Emergency Room. [ + ]