Allied Health & Aging

ADHA accelerates connected care for allied health

21 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Digital Health Agency

After 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 University

Designed to address the critical shortage of doctors in regional, rural and remote areas, Flinders University's new rural medical program is an SA first.


Victoria to gain mental health workforce upskilling centre

07 March, 2025

From 1 July, the Victorian Collaborative Centre will become responsible for the professional development and upskilling of Victoria's mental health workforce.


Out of crisis mode: how digital mental health can help

07 March, 2025 by Sarah Richardson* | Supplied by: HealthBright

The recent wave of NSW psychiatrist resignations underscores an urgent need for systemic reform — a telehealth professional sets out how digital can help.


Allied health's digital access program gains first vendors

28 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Digital Health Agency

To 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 University

For 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: SANE

From 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 Australia

One 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 Centre

An 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 Alarms

The LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.


Regional, rural and remote area doctors — have your say

31 January, 2025

Until 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, 2025

David 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, 2025

According 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.


MRI brain scanning sheds light on 'mind blindness'

20 January, 2025

Recent research opens a door to understanding more about aphantasia, along with a range of other conditions involving altered mental imagery.


High cost of fall-related injuries in aged care

17 January, 2025

Fall-related injuries in Australian residential aged care facilities could cost our health system $325 million annually, according to new research.


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