Industry News
National Palliative Care Week 2026 commences
National Palliative Care Week commenced on Sunday with the theme ‘Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real Answers’. [ + ]
Optometry Australia to unify into single national entity
Following an 18-month project to develop a model for unification in partnership with divisional boards, the proposal for unification has been endorsed nationwide. [ + ]
NSW announces review into 'stranded' aged care patients
With the current system called "unfair for patients and unsustainable for the broader hospital system", a NSW Productivity & Equality Commission review has been announced. [ + ]
PASA Health & Aged Care Procurement Conference returns in June
Running 3–4 June 2026, the 11th Annual PASA Health & Aged Care Procurement Conference 2026 explores procurement challenges facing the sector in 2026–27. [ + ]
Stabbing of on-duty paramedic leads to attempted murder charge
Victoria Police charged a 32-year-old man in relation to the stabbing of an on-duty paramedic just after 11am on Thursday. [ + ]
Major works complete on $45.36m Snowy River Views Residential Care
Major works have been completed on a new two-level, 38-bed public aged care home in Orbost, East Gippsland that is designed to support complex and dementia care. [ + ]
Doctors union accuses NSW Health of denying junior doctors study leave
ASMOF NSW — The Doctors Union has said blocked study leave by NSW Health has left junior doctors "exhausted, underprepared and increasingly desperate". [ + ]
Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers — nominations open
With a focus on innovation and transformative leadership, nominations are open until 1 June for the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers. [ + ]
Support at Home showering reclassified as 'clinical care' as part of $3bn investment
Intended to build on changes delivered in its first term, the Australian Government has announced that the 2026 Budget will include a $3 billion aged care investment. [ + ]
Victoria announces "massive" upgrade to one of its busiest hospitals
Dandenong Hospital, currently one of Victoria's busiest, will receive a $305 million redevelopment, the state government has announced. [ + ]
NSW IRC decision prompts "mixed emotions" from nurses and midwives
A wage ruling by the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has prompted mixed emotions from the state's public sector nurses and midwives, NSWNMA has said. [ + ]
Sexual misconduct findings added to public register under "landmark reforms"
Existing sexual misconduct findings of around 100 health practitioners have been added to Australia's publicly accessible and searchable registers. [ + ]
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 National Allergy Council (NAC) has been announced. [ + ]
"Targeted supports" launched for former patients of Simon Gordon
In response to "serious concerns" raised by women about care relating to a former gynaecologist, Australian and Victorian Government supports have been announced. [ + ]
Purpose-built acute distress unit within Westmead ED announced
To provide a secure, therapeutic environment designed to support patients experiencing acute distress, a new purpose-built unit within Westmead ED has been announced. [ + ]
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