Unqualified medical intern convicted
27 January, 2022A Sydney woman who worked as a medical intern at a Sydney hospital despite not being qualified or registered to practise has been convicted, following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
Health heroes recognised in Australia Day honours
27 January, 2022Health leaders, doctors, paramedics, volunteers and COVID-19 responders are among the 1040 Australians recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List.
Finalists announced for HESTA Impact Awards
18 January, 2022An app to combat communication challenges with older people due to COVID-19 mask wearing, a program to support bereaved children and work to reduce social isolation, poverty and ill health for young mothers are on the 2022 HESTA Impact Awards shortlist.
Support at home program consultation to begin soon
10 January, 2022The government will soon begin consultation on critical design elements for the new Support at Home Program.
Emergency departments presentations rebound following a 1.4% drop
14 December, 2021Following a decline in early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, presentations to public hospital emergency departments have rebounded, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
National Awards for Disability Leadership — winners announced
06 December, 2021The National Awards for Disability Leadership have recognised the achievements of seven disability leaders.
Christine Gee awarded ACHS Gold Medal 2021
26 November, 2021Christine Gee, CEO of Toowong Private Hospital in Brisbane and former President of the Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA), has been awarded the ACHS Gold Medal 2021.
Two healthcare projects in NSW Sustainability Awards shortlist
22 November, 2021Auburn Hospital Recycling Team and The Hunter New England Local Health District are among finalists in the NSW Sustainability Awards.
National network to tackle health impacts of climate change
17 November, 2021A new national research network will tackle health impacts of climate change, addressing themes such as urban health, bushfires and heatwaves, amongst others.
Qld appoints key contractor for Satellite Hospitals Program
16 November, 2021The Queensland Government has appointed Hutchinson Builders as Managing Contractor for the Satellite Hospitals Program.
Modern slavery in health services: a risk management guide
16 November, 2021The Australian Human Rights Commission and KPMG Australia have launched a guide to help the health sector respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
Eating well on the night shift
12 November, 2021The UniSA and Monash University study has over 200 enrolled participants and is currently on a final round of recruitment.
Acurio Health appoints CEO of The George Centre
11 November, 2021Michelle Stares has been appointed as CEO of The George Centre, the new paediatric and maternity private hospital in Sydney’s southwest.
Hospital Products Australia DC PLUS Battery System
02 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Hospital Products AustraliaDC PLUS is designed to be a safe, high-powered and self-contained long-lasting power management system designed to run computers and peripherals on workstations on wheels.
Procell Alkaline Intense Power batteries
01 November, 2021 | Supplied by: DuracellProcell Alkaline Intense Power Batteries are engineered for long-lasting performance in high-drain professional devices.
