Small Strategies that Make a Big Impact on Healthcare Professionals' Well-Being and Retention
15 October, 2024Making thoughtful changes to create healthier work environments for nurses and other caregivers can help organizations address many of the challenges facing care today.
Clinician burnout: evidence-based strategies to improve wellbeing
11 October, 2024 by Dr Jo Braid, Rehabilitation Physician and Certified CoachRecent surveys in Australia show clinician rates of burnout around 60% with higher rates in the specialities of ED and psychiatry, and more likely in women and younger clinicians.
Expand your career with Rural LAP
01 October, 2024Looking for a rewarding way to expand your career and experience in rural Australia? Become a locum with Rural LAP!
Medibank acquires corporate health provider Pinnacle
20 August, 2024Founded in 2010 by physiotherapists Tom Bosna and Josh Lambert, Pinnacle Health Group has over 200 corporate clients across Australia.
AI model to help tackle aggression in the ED
02 August, 2024A new research project has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into an immersive virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program to train frontline healthcare workers in de-escalating aggression in patients.
Program to improve the safety of incident responders
26 July, 2024A Victorian trial program for emergency service personnel and others responding to incidents on high-speed roads has led to recommendations for similar initiatives to be rolled out across Australia.
Should you hold personal insurance inside or outside your superannuation fund?
30 May, 2024Personal insurance is a smart way to protect your quality of life and provide for yourself and your family if you get sick or injured.
What factors influence hospital staff retention?
18 April, 2024Rather than applying a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, staff retention efforts need to be tailored to age and profession, suggests a new study.
ANMF initiates work value case
14 February, 2024The ANMF has filed a landmark application with the Fair Work Commission to increase award wages for frontline nurses, midwives and assistants in nursing by up to 35%.
Curbing violence against health workers
16 January, 2024 by Clete Bordeaux*There has been a disturbing surge in violence against healthcare workers and professionals in social assistance roles in recent years.
How health leaders can foster a truly inclusive workplace culture
13 November, 2023 by Lauren Anderson*In an era where diversity and inclusion have rightfully taken centre stage in workplaces around the world, it's alarming to see that many Australian workers still feel the need to hide their true selves at work.
Northern Queensland PHN appoints Sean Rooney as CEO
08 November, 2023Former aged care peak body head Sean Rooney has joined the NQPHN as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Monash-led project aims to improve workers compensation
25 October, 2023The healthcare and social assistance industry is one of the top three industries with the highest rate of serious workers compensation claims (26,240), according to Safe Work Australia.
NSW trials strategies to improve health staff wellbeing
05 July, 2023A consortium surveyed 1300 workers over an 18-month period to better understand whether SMART work design strategies could improve employee wellbeing.
WEHI's Doug Hilton appointed as CSIRO Chief Executive
19 June, 2023A biologist investigating blood cell production and how cells communicate with each other, throughout his period as Director, Hilton has continued an active research program.
