Budget Needs to Ensure Expansion of General Practice Workforce

General Practice Registrar's Australia (GPRA) is urging the Federal Government to use next week's budget to ensure the sustainability and expansion of Australia's future General Practice workforce.

World Asthma Day Highlights Need for Education on Inhaler Use

Research released on World Asthma Day (today, May 6) shows most Australian asthmatics are using their inhalers incorrectly, damaging their health and hitting the country in the hip pocket.

Tenders Called for Esperance Health Campus Redevelopment

The $31.3 million redevelopment of the Esperance Health Campus has reached a major milestone with builders being invited to tender for the project.

International Day of the Midwife

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says International Day of the Midwife today allows us all to recognise the dedication and commitment of Australia’s hard-working midwives.

Indigenous Primary Health Care Report Shows Performance Improvements

Performance improvements across a number of areas of Indigenous primary health care are shown in a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

AHPRA – Working to bring the national scheme to life

Researchers Successfully Grow Heart Muscle Cells

Australian Researchers Receive $11.4 million in Federal Government Funding

[caption id="attachment_6263" align="alignright" width="160"] Minister for Health Peter Dutton[/caption]

New Test to Diagnose TB in Children on its Way

[caption id="attachment_7662" align="alignright" width="200"] Dr Lachlan Coin[/caption]

Seniors Advised to Love Your Lungs

Almost two-in-three Australian seniors maybe jeopardising their ‘golden years’ by not protecting against an often fatal lung infection, despite being at increased risk.1

NSQHS Standards – Implementation Feedback

Cancer Council Welcomes Recommended Changes to Cervical Screening Program

Cancer Council has welcomed recommended changes to Australia's cervical screening program announced today by Australia's Medical Services Advisory Committee.

Gene Signatures predict Survival Rates in Breast Cancer Cases

A Queensland scientists has discovered new gene signatures which can predict survival rates in all breast cancer cases, give a more accurate prognosis and ensure the most effective treatment is prescribed.

Australian Nursing Awards Finalists Announced

[caption id="attachment_7632" align="alignright" width="200"] Anne-Marie Corboy[/caption]

Indigenous Elders Speak Out on Self Harm and Suicide

Thirty-one Elders and community representatives from 17 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around Australia have contributed to a report into self-harm and suicide in which they offer ways in which to address the tragedy.