Massacres and overall gun deaths down

Twenty years ago, Australian federal, state and territory governments united to reform our firearm laws which had allowed easy access in some states to the military-style weapons of the sort used by the gunman in Orlando, Florida. Simon Chapman, from the University of Sydney reports the main provisions of the new laws included:

Food packaging contest awards innovation

The inaugural Save Food Packaging Awards for Australia and New Zealand have announced the winner of the Food Services Category as SPC ProVital Easy-Open Portion Control Fruit Cup. The Food Service Category recognises companies which are developing innovative and sustainable packaging that minimises food losses and food waste, extends shelf life and improves the supply of food.

A Day in the Life

Coffee may be off the hook

There is no conclusive evidence for a carcinogenic effect of drinking coffee, according to an international Working Group of 23 scientists convened by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO).

New power packed meals designed to warm the hearts of patients this winter

Wearable Technology - Revolutionising the healthcare industry

Life hacks for nursing. Part 6 - Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the ability to bring your attention to the present moment – to notice when our mind wanders and bring it back into focus. It is also about observing without engaging our judgement or emotions. Mindfulness keeps us in the present instead of dwelling in the past or worrying about the future.

Incontinence prevention and management

One in four Australians aged 15 and older is incontinent. And don’t assume they’re all infirm and elderly; those most at risk are pregnant women, men with prostate disease, women who’ve had babies, overweight people and elite athletes.

Sustainability at Western Health - A strategic plan

Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australia - New Report Findings

Evidence-Based Hospital Design - First, do no harm

One machine for all people

Enjoy a smoother procurement process

Seamlessly move your processes  online with TenderLink

Instyle Insight - Reusable Curtains Provide Multiple Benefits

Emergency Department Management Conference