Some patients wait 6 years to see a public hospital specialist. Here's how to fix this
Australian research spanning more than a decade suggests there are ways to reduce waiting lists that can be implemented now.
Remote laundries target preventable disease in NT communities
A new community laundry has launched in Borroloola, part of a program seeking to curb preventable disease in remote Northern Territory communities.
UNSW Health Translation Hub opens
The $600 million UNSW Health Translation Hub — an integrated medical, research and health innovation centre at UNSW Sydney — has opened.
Cutting-edge digital health tools putting plastic, silicon and steel to the sword
The Australian Digital Health Agency's Chief Digital Officer sets out some sustainable advantages of digital health tools — with a supporting case study.
Breastfeeding challenges healthcare professionals should be prepared to address
A neonatal nurse and lactation consultant sets out what she sees as the most common breastfeeding challenges healthcare professionals should be prepared to address.
Getinge T-DOC Electronic Traceability Solution
The Getinge T-DOC Electronic Traceability Solution is designed to help optimise ordering, support...
Camfil CleanSeal Extract Return Air Housing
The Camfil CleanSeal Extract Return Air Housing is designed for efficient air filtration systems.
A Day in the Life of a mobile optometrist
Linda Nguyen is the owner and founder of mobile optometrist practice Care Optometry and was a finalist in the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards....
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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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2025 Australian Mental Health Prize entries open until 23 July
Until 23 July, nominations are open for the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize, now in its 10th...
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SA reaches state-first allied health enterprise agreement
The SA Government and public sector allied health workers have reached a standalone four-year...
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In Conversation with Australian College of Nursing CEO, Dr Kathryn Zeitz
Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Australian College of Nursing CEO Dr Kathryn Zeitz about where we're at, and need to go, with...
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Nominations open for 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
Nominations have opened for the 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards, set...
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Group Captain Kath Stein FACN GAICD becomes ACN president
The Australian College of Nursing has appointed its new president, Group Captain Kath Stein FACN...
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Wound care trailblazer wins 2025 Health Minister's Award
Professor Michelle Barakat-Johnson has been named the winner of the sixth annual Health...
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Breastfeeding challenges healthcare professionals should be prepared to address
A neonatal nurse and lactation consultant sets out what she sees as the most common breastfeeding challenges healthcare professionals should be...
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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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Free, nurse-led support line for primary liver cancer now open
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, and Liver Foundation has launched a free, nurse-led...
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Queensland Health responds to Metro North Health review and Townsville HHS investigation
Queensland Health Director-General Dr David Rosengren has responded to the Metro North Health...
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UNSW Health Translation Hub opens
The $600 million UNSW Health Translation Hub — an integrated medical, research and health innovation centre at UNSW Sydney — has opened.
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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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Construction underway on new Redcliffe cancer care centre
Construction is underway on a new cancer care centre in Redcliffe, Queensland — expected to...
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Craigieburn Community Hospital opens in Melbourne's northern suburbs
Run by Northern Health, Victoria's new Craigieburn Community Hospital in Melbourne's...
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Cutting-edge digital health tools putting plastic, silicon and steel to the sword
The Australian Digital Health Agency's Chief Digital Officer sets out some sustainable advantages of digital health tools — with a...
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Webinar: Turning data protection into a business advantage
Backup is no longer a safety net, but a strategic tool for risk reduction — and the...
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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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Perich Centre for Robotics & Health Technology opens in Liverpool
Home to more than 60 clinician scientists, the purpose-built, 1300 m2 Perich Centre...
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Some patients wait 6 years to see a public hospital specialist. Here's how to fix this
Australian research spanning more than a decade suggests there are ways to reduce waiting lists that can be implemented now.
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19th Victorian Public Healthcare Awards — winners revealed
Recognising leadership and excellence in the provision of publicly funded health care, the...
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NSW announces “in-principle agreement” on Northern Beaches Hospital
The NSW Government has announced that in-principle agreement has been reached to transition...
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Ramsay Health Care Australia faces charges following patient death
Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Ltd is facing two charges following the death of a patient at...
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