Industry News
AMA calls for "independent umpire" on private health system
The Australian Medical Association has launched its private health federal budget submission — calling for an independent Private Health System Authority. [ + ]
Third annual MedsAware campaign gets underway
MedsAware: Deprescribing Action Week starts today, raising awareness around polypharmacy and deprescribing. For its third year, there is a focus on sustainability. [ + ]
Australia invests in manufacturing capability for IV fluids
The Australian Government has announced investment to expand Australia's only onshore manufacturer of IV (intravenous) fluids. [ + ]
Victoria to gain mental health workforce upskilling centre
From 1 July, the Victorian Collaborative Centre will become responsible for the professional development and upskilling of Victoria's mental health workforce. [ + ]
AdPha releases strategic plan towards 'pharmacy in 2030'
Advanced Pharmacy Australia has released Yindyamarra 2030 — its forward vision for pharmacy based in and around Australian hospitals. [ + ]
Nominations are open for Australia's nursing trailblazers
Until 31 March, nominations are open for the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers, which is coordinated by the Australian College of Nursing. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
