Industry News
Transitions of care kit for doctors, pharmacists released
Advanced Pharmacy Australia and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners have released the Medication Management at Transitions of Care resource kit. [ + ]
Australia invests $422 million in 229 researchers
As part of the National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grants scheme, 229 health and medical researchers will share in $422 million in funding. [ + ]
Victoria accepts voluntary assisted dying recommendations
The Victorian Government has accepted all recommendations from the independent review into Australia's first voluntary assisted dying laws. [ + ]
Ahpra and the National Boards issue obligations reminder
After the 'Bankstown nurses' incident, Ahpra and the National Boards have issued a reminder of obligations for care without discrimination and racism. [ + ]
First look at the $275 million Austin Hospital ED expansion
The entrance, reception and lobby designs of Melbourne's $275m Austin Hospital emergency department expansion have been revealed — works to be completed in 2028. [ + ]
Victoria's Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025–27
Until 25 March, organisations that provide respite care programs for Victoria's carers can apply for $30,000 to $1 million per year over two years. [ + ]
Victoria improves nurse and midwife to patient ratios
Victoria has introduced amendments to the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Act, to put more nurses and midwives on shift at all times. [ + ]
RACGP sets out "accessible, affordable" GP care plan
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' federal election platform 2025 sets out an "accessible, affordable" general practice care plan. [ + ]
NSW Health, Police take action after "utterly disgusting video"
A social media video that appears to depict two nurses making antisemitic threats has prompted NSW Health and NSW Police action. [ + ]
Victoria to roll out new ambulance and emergency care standards
The new Standards for Safe and Timely Ambulance and Emergency Care for Victorians will be rolled out across all of the state's emergency departments in 2025. [ + ]
Medical student convicted for holding out as a surgeon
A medical student who held himself out as a medical practitioner to three women — two he had met through online dating platforms — has been convicted. [ + ]
National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Control launched
Cancer Australia's National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Control has launched, to guide safe and effective incorporation of genomics into cancer care. [ + ]
"Fake nurse" convicted and fined $4000 following prosecution
Ahpra has prosecuted a man for claiming to be a nurse, in contravention of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009 (National Law). [ + ]
Ahpra appoints Justin Untersteiner Chief Executive Officer
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has appointed Justin Untersteiner CEO, commencing April 2025. Untersteiner succeeds Martin Fletcher. [ + ]
Lung cancer medication gets PBS listing
The Australian Government is listing Retevmo (selpercatinib) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, with around 130 patients expected to benefit each year. [ + ]
