Anaesthetic reporting tool reveals operating room risks
An online reporting tool available to all ANZ anaesthetic departments enables frontline clinicians to report and analyse potential risks anonymously.
New Aged Care Act: six things providers need to know
On 1 July, the new Aged Care Act comes into effect, marking once-in-a-generation reforms. A senior lawyer sets out six things you need to know, complete with tips.
'Enhanced cleaning' cuts hospital-acquired infections by one-third
Australian researchers who introduced so-called 'enhanced cleaning' measures onto several NSW hospital wards found hospital-acquired infections dropped by about...
Perioperative nurses take on surgical escape room
Nursing staff at Calvary Adelaide Hospital have taken part in a new perioperative escape room designed by a University of South Australia lecturer.
Biophilic healing: expanded Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon
Latrobe Regional Hospital's recent expansion is a biophilic design harnessing the healing properties of human connection in a rural setting.
LiveLife Alarms fall-detecting watch alarm
The LiveLife Alarms fall-detecting watch alarm is designed to fit easily into daily life,...
Ambu single-use medical devices
With its Danish heritage dating back to 1937, Ambu's medical devices exhibit Scandinavian...
New Aged Care Act: six things providers need to know
On 1 July, the new Aged Care Act comes into effect, marking once-in-a-generation reforms. A senior lawyer sets out six things you need to know,...
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'Fake psychologist' who provided NDIS assessment convicted
A New South Wales woman who posed as a psychologist, providing an NDIS assessment, has been...
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Psychologist training pathway review launched
To reduce workforce shortages while maintaining standards, a review of the way psychologists are...
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Victoria to gain mental health workforce upskilling centre
From 1 July, the Victorian Collaborative Centre will become responsible for the professional...
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Report: ACN calls for greater nurse UCC program recognition
In the wake of an interim evaluation report of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, the Australian College of Nursing is calling for greater nursing staff...
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ACN calls on a re-elected Labor to fast-track health reform
In the wake of Labor's federal re-election, the Australian College of Nursing is calling for...
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Northern Beaches Hospital nurses and midwives go on strike
Nurses and midwives at the NSW hospital now part of a parliamentary inquiry went on a 26-hour...
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Nominations are open for Australia's nursing trailblazers
Until 31 March, nominations are open for the Health Minister's Award for Nursing...
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Improving success rates: lactic acid in IVF
The co-author of research published in Biomolecules explains how the metabolism of the embryo could be a major component determining the...
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Victoria's Q3 median ED wait times the lowest on record
Victoria's quarter three performance data (January–March) has shown improvement across...
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Two researchers receive $899,000 in cardiovascular funding
In heart-related news this Heart Week (5–11 May), two University of Newcastle researchers...
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Voluntary assisted dying pharmacy practice update released
To support compassionate, compliant end-of-life care, Advanced Pharmacy Australia has released a...
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Biophilic healing: expanded Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon
Latrobe Regional Hospital's recent expansion is a biophilic design harnessing the healing properties of human connection in a rural setting.
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Queensland announces its Hospital Rescue Plan
The Queensland Government has announced its Hospital Rescue Plan, which includes three new...
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First look at the $275 million Austin Hospital ED expansion
The entrance, reception and lobby designs of Melbourne's $275m Austin Hospital emergency...
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$100m+ hospital opens in Sydney's north
Owned by the Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust (AUHPT), the hospital is leased for 30...
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Digital Health Festival: transformation through connection
Across two days in May, DHF25 will bring together 8000 attendees, 400 speakers and 200 exhibitors with the theme "transforming healthcare...
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Artificial touch boosted by brain-controlled bionic hand
New research suggests that a complex sense of touch for people with spinal cord injuries is now a...
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Alfred Health deploys GE system to optimise operations
The system is designed to enhance situational awareness, communication, and overall operational...
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DHCRC project to deliver benchmarking tool for AI in health
The initiative complements efforts by governments, peak organisations, and clinical professional...
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Budget: AMA welcomes investment but calls for system reform
In a post-Budget 2025–26 statement, the Australian Medical Association welcomed investment, including $8.5bn for Medicare, but said system...
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Butler's priorities: Medicare, PBS, aged care reform, NDIS's future
Following his cabinet ministry appointment as Minister for Health and Ageing and Minister...
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Nominations open for 2025 National Palliative Care Awards
Palliative Care Australia has announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 National...
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"Damning statistics" from almost 1500 WA junior doctors
The AMA (WA) Hospital Health Check 2025 surveyed almost 1500 junior doctors — 30% who...
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