Budget: AMA welcomes investment but calls for system reform
In a post-Budget 2025–26 statement, the Australian Medical Association welcomed investment, including $8.5bn for Medicare, but said system reform is needed.
Australian-first virtual ED marks 500K consultations
This month, the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department — an Australian first — reached a milestone of half a million consultations.
Nine hospitals call for climate-resilient energy systems
To keep hospitals running during climate emergencies, a coalition of nine hospitals is calling for a feasibility study into climate-resilient energy systems.
ADHA accelerates connected care for allied health
After attracting substantial interest from software vendors, the Australian Digital Health Agency has tripled investment in its Allied Health Industry Offer.
Domestic violence education: its place in pharmacy
Interviews with pharmacy practitioner educators have identified challenges and opportunities associated with domestic violence education in pharmacy curriculum.
Ambu aScope 5 Uretero single-use scopes
The Ambu aScope 5 Uretero is a single-use scope designed to offer sharp vision and precise...
Getinge PiCCO advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution
Getinge's advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution PiCCO is designed to provide a minimally...
Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border
Zetuvit Plus, the superabsorbent dressing said to be known for exudate management, now comes with...
LiveLife 4G Watch Alarm
The LiveLife 4G Watch Alarm is designed to fit into the wearer's daily life, offering...
DEBRICHEM wound debridement method
DEBRICHEM is a single-use medical device that is designed to remove the microbial bioburden in...
Getinge PiCCO advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution
Getinge's advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution PiCCO is designed to provide a minimally...
Out of crisis mode: how digital mental health can help
The recent wave of NSW psychiatrist resignations underscores an urgent need for systemic reform — a telehealth professional sets out how...
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Victoria to gain mental health workforce upskilling centre
From 1 July, the Victorian Collaborative Centre will become responsible for the professional...
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David McGrath is new National Mental Health Commission CEO
David McGrath is now CEO of NMHC (commencing 29 January 2025), taking carriage of important...
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Dr Peggy Brown AO appointed Chair of Mental Health Australia
According to Mental Health Australia, Brown's diverse experience in the mental health sector...
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How and why safety and quality standards are evolving
After 30 years in the healthcare sector, Dr Karen Luxford has seen many changes to safety and quality standards, but there is one new trend keeping...
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2025 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards finalists
The 2025 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards finalists have been announced, celebrating 41...
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Nominations are open for Australia's nursing trailblazers
Until 31 March, nominations are open for the Health Minister's Award for Nursing...
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Victoria improves nurse and midwife to patient ratios
Victoria has introduced amendments to the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to...
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Don't Rush to Crush+ — the new digital edition
Australia's essential guide to administering oral medicines safely, Don't Rush to Crush, has entered a new era.
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NSW sees ramping reductions across some of its busiest EDs
Some of NSW's busiest emergency departments have seen significant reductions in hospital...
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RACGP calls for obesity-management medication PBS subsidy
Following its new position statement on obesity prevention and management, the RACGP is calling...
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Cosmetic surgery implementation resources released
New resources to support implementation of the Cosmetic Surgery Standards and the Cosmetic...
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Local spirit: new Footscray Hospital, Melbourne
The new Footscray Hospital will be partly a result of local community campaigning — it's affectionately referred to as "the...
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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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$100m+ hospital opens in Sydney's north
Owned by the Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust (AUHPT), the hospital is leased for 30...
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Designs unveiled for the new Melton Hospital
The Victorian Health and Building Authority (VHBA) has unveiled designs for the new Melton Hospital.
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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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Budget: AMA welcomes investment but calls for system reform
In a post-Budget 2025–26 statement, the Australian Medical Association welcomed investment, including $8.5bn for Medicare, but said system...
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Bill puts Queensland clinicians on hospital and health boards
The Queensland Government has introduced a bill to parliament to put local clinicians on hospital...
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Child's death prompts parliamentary inquiry into hospital
The death of two-year-old Joe Massa has prompted a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the safety and...
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AMA calls for "independent umpire" on private health system
The Australian Medical Association has launched its private health federal budget submission...
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