Can seasonal influenza vaccination prime the immune system for future strains?
National Pain Alliance launched to advocate for chronic pain
An era for AI agents: why healthcare leaders can't afford to manage governance on spreadsheets
Why AI security is now a patient-safety issue
Australian 'falls after stroke trial' sees 33% falls reduction in 12 months
Can seasonal influenza vaccination prime the immune system for future strains?
A study analysing 30-year-old influenza-vaccinated blood samples is the first, researchers say, to effectively look back in time to understand future immunity.
National Pain Alliance launched to advocate for chronic pain
To advocate for chronic pain to be formally recognised within national health data and policy frameworks, a new National Pain Alliance has been launched.
An era for AI agents: why healthcare leaders can't afford to manage governance on spreadsheets
Health care has crossed a governance complexity threshold — with AI agents changing the benchmark for what good governance looks like.
Why AI security is now a patient-safety issue
AI is increasingly embedded across modern healthcare environments. However, as adoption accelerates, AI security is fast becoming a frontline patient-safety issue.
Australian 'falls after stroke trial' sees 33% falls reduction in 12 months
An Australian study recently published in The BMJ is claimed to be the first to show a non-drug intervention after stroke can effectively prevent falls.
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Ambu single-use medical devices
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Australian 'falls after stroke trial' sees 33% falls reduction in 12 months
An Australian study recently published in The BMJ is claimed to be the first to show a non-drug intervention after stroke can effectively...
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Works completed on two new Victorian aged care facilities
In Victoria, works are now complete on aged care facilities in Cohuna and Mansfield — part...
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2026 HESTA Excellence Awards — nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2026 HESTA Excellence Awards, which encompass the aged care,...
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Alliance to lay foundations for national creative health infrastructure
Creative Health Alliance Australia launched this month, in order to lay the foundations for...
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A Day in the Life of a health equity consultant and street health nurse
Adjunct Associate Professor Sonia Martin is a health equity consultant and street health nurse, and the CEO and Founder of OneBridge. Here's a...
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$10K fine for former nurse who forged registration certificates
A former nurse who forged two registration certificates to conceal that she was unregistered...
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Teachers Health Group announces Simone Tregeagle as next CEO
Teachers Health Group, which encompasses Nurses & Midwives Health, has announced that Simone...
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Unlawful cosmetic injections land nurse two-year ban
After "unlawfully and inappropriately" injecting a formulation of botulinum toxin into...
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Can seasonal influenza vaccination prime the immune system for future strains?
A study analysing 30-year-old influenza-vaccinated blood samples is the first, researchers say, to effectively look back in time to understand...
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Australia invests further $14.6 million in national allergy research
Further funding until June 2028 for the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE) and the...
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$1bn vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility opens
A $1 billion cell-based influenza vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility has opened in...
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National concussion clinical guidelines now available
The first Australia- and New Zealand-specific guidelines for all forms of concussion — from...
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Fundamental reimagining: new Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
The new Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, was designed as a fundamental reimagining of how healing spaces and care journeys can transform...
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Construction commences on $100m New Epping Medical building
Construction is underway on the six-storey, 8200-square-metre New Epping Medical building, which...
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$910m new Rouse Hill Hospital — designs released
Designs have been released for the $910 million new Rouse Hill Hospital, intended to cater for...
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WA invests $1.5bn in three major new public hospital projects
The Western Australian Government has announced that three major new public hospital projects...
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An era for AI agents: why healthcare leaders can't afford to manage governance on spreadsheets
Health care has crossed a governance complexity threshold — with AI agents changing the benchmark for what good governance looks like.
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The Agency establishes National Clinical Governance Committee for Digital Health
To guide Australia's approach to emerging technologies such as virtual care and AI in health...
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Report explores Australian perceptions of Medtech access
A nationally representative survey conducted from August–September 2025 has explored...
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Updated guidance for telehealth and virtual care now available
Reflecting concerns around unethical practice and emerging business models focused more on profit...
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Overall public hospital performance worse than 10 years ago, report suggests
The Australian Medical Association has released its 2026 Public Hospital Report Card, suggesting overall performance remains "significantly...
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Sexual misconduct findings added to public register under "landmark reforms"
Existing sexual misconduct findings of around 100 health practitioners have been added to...
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"Targeted supports" launched for former patients of Simon Gordon
In response to "serious concerns" raised by women about care relating to a former...
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Ahpra launches the National Scheme Strategy 2031
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has launched the National Scheme Strategy...
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![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
