Industry News
Illegal work at four aged care facilities among recent prosecutions
Ahpra has highlighted three recent criminal cases involving health practitioners working unregistered, including the first prosecution of a medical radiation practitioner. [ + ]
Private services to continue at Northern Beaches Hospital until June 2027
When NSW Health takes back operational management of Northern Beaches Hospital, private services will continue to be offered until 30 June 2027. [ + ]
The Royal Melbourne Hospital named a winner in the 2025 WorkSafe Awards
For transforming its return-to-work practices, The Royal Melbourne Hospital has been named one of the eight winners in WorkSafe Victoria's 2025 WorkSafe Awards. [ + ]
NSW takes "immediate action to intervene" at Cumberland Hospital
On 25 February, the NSW Government appointed an independent team of experts to oversee the management of Cumberland Hospital, with immediate effect. [ + ]
New Footscray Hospital, Melbourne officially opens to patients
Affectionately referred to as "the People's Hospital", the new $1.5bn Footscray Hospital in Melbourne's west has officially opened to patients. [ + ]
PhD scholarship announced for nursing leadership in digital health
Australian Catholic University has partnered with the Australian College of Nursing, Ausmed and Monash Health to launch a PhD scholarship program. [ + ]
Free live webinar to explain WHS legal obligations in health care
To explain healthcare business owners' WHS legal obligations, commercial law firm LegalVision is offering a free live webinar on Wednesday. [ + ]
Legislation introduced to improve private health choice and transparency
The Australian Government has introduced legislation intended to help patients find the best value when they need specialist medical advice and treatment. [ + ]
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney junior doctors class action underway
Seeking recovery of unpaid overtime, a class action has commenced in the Federal Court of Australia on behalf of junior doctors at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney. [ + ]
New public hospital funding deal "will not be enough", doctors warn
While the Australian Medical Association has welcomed the public hospital funding agreement, it warns that the new deal alone will not be enough to stem decline. [ + ]
Teachers Health Group announces Simone Tregeagle as next CEO
Teachers Health Group, which encompasses Nurses & Midwives Health, has announced that Simone Tregeagle will be the new CEO — commencing 1 July 2026. [ + ]
2026 HESTA Excellence Awards — nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2026 HESTA Excellence Awards, which encompass the aged care, allied health, community services and disability services sectors. [ + ]
St Vincent's Hospital faces two charges after patient death
Following the death of a patient in care in Fitzroy, WorkSafe Victoria has charged St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Limited. [ + ]
Unlawful cosmetic injections land nurse two-year ban
After "unlawfully and inappropriately" injecting a formulation of botulinum toxin into a patient, a Queensland nurse has been banned from nursing for two years. [ + ]
$1bn vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility opens
A $1 billion cell-based influenza vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility has opened in Melbourne. [ + ]
