Industry News
Call to legislate genetic discrimination ban
The Australian Medical Association is calling on the Australian Government to fulfil its commitment to ban genetic discrimination in life insurance. [ + ]
Child's death prompts parliamentary inquiry into hospital
The death of two-year-old Joe Massa has prompted a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the safety and quality of health services provided by Northern Beaches Hospital. [ + ]
Cosmetic surgery implementation resources released
New resources to support implementation of the Cosmetic Surgery Standards and the Cosmetic Surgery Module have been released. [ + ]
AMA calls for "independent umpire" on private health system
The Australian Medical Association has launched its private health federal budget submission — calling for an independent Private Health System Authority. [ + ]
Third annual MedsAware campaign gets underway
MedsAware: Deprescribing Action Week starts today, raising awareness around polypharmacy and deprescribing. For its third year, there is a focus on sustainability. [ + ]
Victoria to gain mental health workforce upskilling centre
From 1 July, the Victorian Collaborative Centre will become responsible for the professional development and upskilling of Victoria's mental health workforce. [ + ]
Australia invests in manufacturing capability for IV fluids
The Australian Government has announced investment to expand Australia's only onshore manufacturer of IV (intravenous) fluids. [ + ]
AdPha releases strategic plan towards 'pharmacy in 2030'
Advanced Pharmacy Australia has released Yindyamarra 2030 — its forward vision for pharmacy based in and around Australian hospitals. [ + ]
Nominations are open for Australia's nursing trailblazers
Until 31 March, nominations are open for the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers, which is coordinated by the Australian College of Nursing. [ + ]
Transitions of care kit for doctors, pharmacists released
Advanced Pharmacy Australia and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners have released the Medication Management at Transitions of Care resource kit. [ + ]
Australia invests $422 million in 229 researchers
As part of the National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grants scheme, 229 health and medical researchers will share in $422 million in funding. [ + ]
Victoria accepts voluntary assisted dying recommendations
The Victorian Government has accepted all recommendations from the independent review into Australia's first voluntary assisted dying laws. [ + ]
Ahpra and the National Boards issue obligations reminder
After the 'Bankstown nurses' incident, Ahpra and the National Boards have issued a reminder of obligations for care without discrimination and racism. [ + ]
First look at the $275 million Austin Hospital ED expansion
The entrance, reception and lobby designs of Melbourne's $275m Austin Hospital emergency department expansion have been revealed — works to be completed in 2028. [ + ]
Victoria's Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025–27
Until 25 March, organisations that provide respite care programs for Victoria's carers can apply for $30,000 to $1 million per year over two years. [ + ]
