$16 million in funding to support rural, remote healthcare delivery
26 June, 2024The federal government has announced $16 million to support 11 innovative healthcare projects in rural and remote Australia.
Vic's implementation trial for pill testing welcomed
25 June, 2024The global drug market is ramping up the production of illicit deadly synthetic substances with increased potency, like Fentanyl and Nitazenes.
New national allied health officer appointed
21 June, 2024Anita Hobson-Powell has been appointed the new Chief Allied Health Officer for the Department of Health and Aged Care.
NSW Budget delivers $35.1bn in health funding
19 June, 2024The funding aims to build a better health system to meet the growing needs of the community by a range of initiatives including bulk-billing support.
St John Ambulance ACT on hunt for new CEO
12 June, 2024After four years in the role, Adrian Watts is set to finish as CEO on 12 July 2024 and move to a role at St John Ambulance Australia.
Patient harms rise by 59% to 18 million globally
12 June, 2024Patient harms rose from 11 million to 18 million globally between 1990 and 2019, but the world population grew by 45% over the same period.
Urgent call for warning labels on all alcohol products
07 June, 2024Despite clear evidence that alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, a new national survey conducted by Alcohol Change Australia has shown a significant lack of awareness about this association.
Information Commissioner sues Medibank
05 June, 2024The Australian Information Commissioner has filed civil penalty proceedings against Medibank in relation to its 2022 data breach.
Galvin CliniMix thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs)
01 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Galvin Engineering Pty LtdThe Galvin CliniMix range of thermostatic mixing valves, powered by RMC Reliance Valves, is manufactured with Australian-made and lead-free materials.
National law changes bring WA in line with other states, territories
28 May, 2024Health practitioner regulation and public protection have been further strengthened in Western Australia following the passage and enactment of changes to the National Law.
GP body launches new advocacy plan, network
24 May, 2024There has never been a more important time for general practice advocacy in Australia, said RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins.
Tech solution connects GPs and pharmacists to clinical trials
20 May, 2024Evripath hopes to tackle clinical trial recruitment shortfalls and enhance patient care by connecting GPs and pharmacists to clinical trials.
Funding boost for Vic medtech manufacturer
17 May, 2024Breakthrough Victoria has announced a $5bn investment in Neo-Bionica, a Victorian contract medtech manufacturer.
Budget 2024–25: what it means for health
15 May, 2024Medicare, medications, women's health, cancers, HIV and mental health were some of the key focus areas in the federal government's 2024–25 Budget announcement.
eHealth NSW Chief Dr Zoran Bolevich to lead AIHW
13 May, 2024Dr Zoran Bolevich will leave his role as Chief Executive eHealth NSW and Chief Information Officer NSW Health at the end of May.
