300 Additional Places Announced for the Australian General Practice Training Program
14 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe announcement of a further 300 training places, for the 2015 Australian General practice Training Program (AGPT) has been welcomed by General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA).
ANMF says 2014 Budget Rips Heart out of the Australian Health System
14 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithANMF Acting Federal Secretary Annie Butler says Tony Abbott's attack on Medicare has ripped the heart out of the Australian health system.
Aged Care Bodies React to 2014 Budget Announcement
14 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithAged Care bodies have reacted to the 2014 Budget Announcements, citing both positive and negative outcomes.
National Nursing Awards Winners Announced
12 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithA mental health nurse, a graduate nurse assisting the elderly to live in their homes and an innovative Cape York-based infant safe sleeping program received the highest honours at the 2014 HESTA Australian Nursing Awards this year.
University of Adelaide Approves Final Details of Medical and Nursing School Building
12 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe University of Adelaide's Council has approved final details of the new Medical and Nursing School building in Adelaide's West End, which will make the University of Adelaide the largest research presence in the State’s Health and Biomedical Precinct.
International Nurses Day Celebrates Profession
12 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithAs nurses celebrate International Nurses’ Day across Australia today, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says it’s an opportunity to congratulate nurses and to commend their vital contribution to the health of our community.
Budget Needs to Ensure Expansion of General Practice Workforce
08 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithGeneral Practice Registrar's Australia (GPRA) is urging the Federal Government to use next week's budget to ensure the sustainability and expansion of Australia's future General Practice workforce.
World Asthma Day Highlights Need for Education on Inhaler Use
06 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithResearch released on World Asthma Day (today, May 6) shows most Australian asthmatics are using their inhalers incorrectly, damaging their health and hitting the country in the hip pocket.
Tenders Called for Esperance Health Campus Redevelopment
06 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe $31.3 million redevelopment of the Esperance Health Campus has reached a major milestone with builders being invited to tender for the project.
International Day of the Midwife
05 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says International Day of the Midwife today allows us all to recognise the dedication and commitment of Australia’s hard-working midwives.
Indigenous Primary Health Care Report Shows Performance Improvements
05 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithPerformance improvements across a number of areas of Indigenous primary health care are shown in a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Australian Researchers Receive $11.4 million in Federal Government Funding
01 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_6263" align="alignright" width="160"] Minister for Health Peter Dutton[/caption]
New Test to Diagnose TB in Children on its Way
01 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_7662" align="alignright" width="200"] Dr Lachlan Coin[/caption]
