National Allied Health Workforce Strategy: a lasting reprieve?
14 April, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Chief Allied Health Officer Anita Hobson-Powell, who is overseeing the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy.
Psychologist training pathway review launched
08 April, 2025To reduce workforce shortages while maintaining standards, a review of the way psychologists are educated and trained in Australia has been launched.
ADHA accelerates connected care for allied health
21 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Digital Health AgencyAfter attracting substantial interest from software vendors, the Australian Digital Health Agency has tripled investment in its Allied Health Industry Offer.
South Australia gains its first fully rural medical degree
18 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityDesigned to address the critical shortage of doctors in regional, rural and remote areas, Flinders University's new rural medical program is an SA first.
Out of crisis mode: how digital mental health can help
07 March, 2025 by Sarah Richardson* | Supplied by: HealthBrightThe recent wave of NSW psychiatrist resignations underscores an urgent need for systemic reform — a telehealth professional sets out how digital can help.
Victoria to gain mental health workforce upskilling centre
07 March, 2025From 1 July, the Victorian Collaborative Centre will become responsible for the professional development and upskilling of Victoria's mental health workforce.
Allied health's digital access program gains first vendors
28 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Digital Health AgencyTo support allied health access to comprehensive consumer healthcare information, the first two vendors — of many to follow — have been contracted.
Eggs lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death
26 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityFor relatively healthy adults aged 70 or over, eating 1–6 eggs a week has been associated with a 29% lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death.
Digital psychosocial recovery program to go national from July
21 February, 2025 | Supplied by: SANEFrom July 2025, the SANE Digital Psychosocial Recovery Program and Community will be available nationally, thanks to funding of $27.3 million over three years.
A healthy diet can tip the scales against chronic pain
11 February, 2025 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaOne in five Australians struggle with chronic pain, but UniSA research has shown adopting a healthy diet can reduce its severity, regardless of body weight.
headspace data reveals urgent need in youth mental health
04 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Brain and Mind CentreAn urgent reconfigure with earlier senior clinicians involvement is being called for after a review of data from national youth mental health service headspace.
LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm
01 February, 2025 | Supplied by: LiveLife AlarmsThe LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.
Regional, rural and remote area doctors — have your say
31 January, 2025Until 19 February, the Australian Medical Association is urging regional, rural and remote area doctors to take part in the 2025 Rural Health Issues Survey.
David McGrath is new National Mental Health Commission CEO
29 January, 2025David McGrath is now CEO of NMHC (commencing 29 January 2025), taking carriage of important reforms to the commission announced in the 2024–25 Budget.
Dr Peggy Brown AO appointed Chair of Mental Health Australia
23 January, 2025According to Mental Health Australia, Brown's diverse experience in the mental health sector makes her well placed to lead the organisation at a time when change is urgently needed.
