Allied Health & Aging

World Family Doctor Day Celebrates the Role of General Practice

19 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith

The World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) is encouraging all General Practitioners to commit to delivering high quality family care during its World Family Doctor Day awareness campaign today (Monday 19 May).


Increase in Rural Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships Welcomed

15 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith

An additional $13.4 million, over three years, to provide up to 500 rural nursing and allied health scholarships has been welcomed by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN).


Queensland Doctors Cautiously Vote to Accept Government Contracts

15 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith

Queensland doctors have cautiously voted to accept the Government’s improved contracts and have vowed to continue fighting for the rights of Queensland patients.


AAMRI Praises Budget Commitment to Medical Research

15 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith

The Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI)  has praised the commitment to medical research in the 2014-15 budget, including $1.1 billion for a new Medical Research Future Fund, to grow to $20 billion by 2020.


300 Additional Places Announced for the Australian General Practice Training Program

14 May, 2014 by Petrina Smith

The 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 Smith

ANMF 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 Smith

Aged 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 Smith

A 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 Smith

The 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 Smith

As 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 Smith

General 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 Smith

Research 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 Smith

The $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 Smith

The 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 Smith

Performance 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).


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