Medibank partners with 36 Months
17 October, 2024Medibank has become the official health partner of 36 Months, as part of its commitment to improve mental health in Australia.
Solutions to enhance cultural safety in hospital care
16 October, 2024A new study reveals that poor communication has led to experiences of racism, and poorer health outcomes in First Nations people.
WHO nutrition guidelines: 43% of baby, toddler foods in supermarkets exceed sugar limits
14 October, 2024In 2023, commercial baby food sales in Australia — including prepared baby food, cereals and snacks — generated over $370 million in revenue.
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.
Angel Flight, Rural Doctors Foundation partner to improve care access
11 October, 2024Angel Flight has partnered with Rural Doctors Foundation to provide cost-effective air transportation enabling GPs to access hard-to-reach communities.
Newcastle Permanent, HMRI launch health innovation partnership
10 October, 2024The partnership will include an Innovation Accelerator to progress cutting-edge research concepts while the Newcastle Permanent Emerging Innovator Award will recognise promising researchers in the ecosystem.
Construction commences at new Shellharbour Hospital
09 October, 2024The hospital is BESIX Watpac's ninth project with Health Infrastructure NSW, with construction expected to complete in 2027.
National Rural Health Alliance appoints new Chair
04 October, 2024The new chairperson and board members will guide the organisation towards improved healthcare outcomes for rural communities.
AADPA releases prescribing guidelines for ADHD
02 October, 2024The guide hopes to serve as a first step towards national prescribing standards for ADHD medications, and to improve the quality and consistency of care.
19-member collaboration to prepare health system for climate change
02 October, 2024In a joint statement, 19 major organisations have announced they will work together to deliver a framework for action on climate and health.
Ambu single-use medical devices
01 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Ambu Australia Pty. LtdWith its Danish heritage dating back to 1937, Ambu's medical devices exhibit Scandinavian progressiveness and the company has made significant contributions to sustainable single-use medical devices.
Tapping into the leadership DNA to transform patient care
01 October, 2024 by Amy SarcevicAnna McFagden, Chief Executive of St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, was in her early twenties when she knew she was destined for healthcare leadership.
Program to set national standards to reduce radiotherapy accidents
25 September, 2024Swinburne University of Technology, CSIRO and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency have partnered to develop this new set of primary standards.
PBS-like framework for health prevention programs?
24 September, 2024A new study provides insights into the allocation of federal government spending on public health initiatives.
St John Ambulance ACT appoints new CEO
18 September, 2024St John Ambulance ACT has appointed Martin Fisk as its new Chief Executive Officer.
