Industry News
$100K fine follows tower crane incident that caused hospital roof collapse
A crane logistics company was fined over the incident in which an unsecured pallet weighing nearly one tonne was dropped onto the Warringal Private Hospital. [ + ]
Nexon partners with Dementia Australia to tackle dementia stigma in the workplace
Ahead of Dementia Action Week, which runs 21–27 September, Nexon Asia Pacific is encouraging workplaces to talk about dementia. [ + ]
"Migrant worker exploitation" sees NSW aged care provider repay nearly $120K
The Australian Border Force has put the aged care sector "on notice" after it sanctioned a provider, requiring them to repay nearly $120,000 to sponsored employees. [ + ]
Professor Andrea Driscoll MACN wins 2026 Nursing Trailblazers Award
Driscoll was recognised for her work on an integrated, nurse practitioner-led model delivering specialist heart failure care across inpatient, outpatient and virtual settings. [ + ]
Intravenous (IV) fluids national guidance published
IV fluid therapy is a complex, high-risk clinical intervention and requires ongoing decision-making throughout the patient journey. This guidance supports this decision-making process. [ + ]
"Fake podiatrist" to serve two-year jail sentence in the community following appeal
The Sydney man had conducted more than 600 "bogus consultations" as a podiatrist. Never registered, almost all of his patients were "extremely vulnerable", Ahpra said. [ + ]
Finalists named for 2026 Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers
The three 2026 finalists span cardiac care, allergy treatment and paediatric vascular access, with the recipient of the award to be announced on 5 August. [ + ]
HIC returns to Sydney in August
Running 3–4 August 2026 at ICC Sydney, this year's HIC (Health, Innovation and Community) conference has the theme Innovation to Impact. [ + ]
OTs, medical students respond to Commonwealth Prac Payment expansion
The Australian Government has nominated 10 additional key frontline health professions for paid prac, a move that's prompted responses from professions included and excluded. [ + ]
Children's Health Queensland HHS makes statement as part of settlement
Relating to Queensland Children's Gender Service policy, the statement accepted that Dr Jillian Spencer's concerns "were grounded in her training and background as an experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist". [ + ]
Partnered Health responds to malicious actor incident
The health services provider said it became aware that data had been accessed on 23 June 2026 and also identified the practices that have been impacted. [ + ]
Revised Criminal History Registration Standard now in effect
The standard guides the National Boards as they assess how a person's criminal history is relevant to their suitability for registration as a health practitioner. [ + ]
Webinar to delve into mobile connectivity in health and aged care
On 23 July, a practical webinar will explore in-building mobile connectivity and why it is becoming an increasingly important foundation for safe, efficient and responsive care. [ + ]
Woman fined for falsely claiming to be a psychologist in ACT Supreme Court
In Ahpra's first criminal prosecution in the ACT, a woman who falsely claimed to be a psychologist in a criminal trial before the ACT Supreme Court has been convicted and fined. [ + ]
National standards for pain management education now available
The standards are designed to better equip health practitioners to assess, manage and support people living with pain, regardless of care setting, profession or location. [ + ]
