Chemical-free cleaning: the future of infection control in health care
22 May, 2026 by John Conomos* | Supplied by: SKG Services Pty LtdFor hospitals and healthcare facilities, cleaning is a patient-safety issue with evolving health, safety, sustainability and environmental standards.
Charges laid following patient death at The Royal Melbourne Hospital
15 May, 2026After a patient admitted to The Royal Melbourne Hospital for an emergency mental health assessment took their own life, Victoria's WHS regulator has laid charges.
As AI reshapes health care, human skills are more important than ever
08 May, 2026 by Karlie Cremin* | Supplied by: Dynamic Leadership Programs Australia (DLPA)While the potential of AI is being recognised across health care, there are uniquely human 'soft skills', this author believes, AI will never be able to replace.
PASA Health & Aged Care Procurement Conference returns in June
07 May, 2026Running 3–4 June 2026, the 11th Annual PASA Health & Aged Care Procurement Conference 2026 explores procurement challenges facing the sector in 2026–27.
A Day in the Life of a hospital's injury management team manager
04 May, 2026Declan Hofbauer is Manager of The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Injury Management Team — a recent winner in the WorkSafe Awards. Here's a day in his life.
Stabbing of on-duty paramedic leads to attempted murder charge
04 May, 2026Victoria Police charged a 32-year-old man in relation to the stabbing of an on-duty paramedic just after 11am on Thursday.
GalvinAssist High-Contrast Tapware
30 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Galvin Engineering Pty LtdGalvinAssist High-Contrast Tapware is designed to play a practical role in improving visibility and operational clarity in environments where users may have reduced or variable vision.
Doctors union accuses NSW Health of denying junior doctors study leave
30 April, 2026ASMOF NSW — The Doctors Union has said blocked study leave by NSW Health has left junior doctors "exhausted, underprepared and increasingly desperate".
Sexual misconduct findings added to public register under "landmark reforms"
10 April, 2026Existing sexual misconduct findings of around 100 health practitioners have been added to Australia's publicly accessible and searchable registers.
Purpose-built acute distress unit within Westmead ED announced
07 April, 2026To provide a secure, therapeutic environment designed to support patients experiencing acute distress, a new purpose-built unit within Westmead ED has been announced.
"Targeted supports" launched for former patients of Simon Gordon
07 April, 2026In response to "serious concerns" raised by women about care relating to a former gynaecologist, Australian and Victorian Government supports have been announced.
Camfil Megalam HEPA Filter
02 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdThe Megalam HEPA filter is purpose-built to meet the rigorous EN1822:2009 standards, providing a certified 99.995% filtration efficiency at the Most Penetrating Particle Size (MPPS) to ensure optimum particulate removal.
Ahpra launches the National Scheme Strategy 2031
19 March, 2026The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has launched the National Scheme Strategy 2031, centring on three strategic themes.
AMA Victoria releases statement after Albury Wodonga Health suspension
13 March, 2026Following the suspension of Dr David Clancy from Albury Wodonga Health, AMA Victoria has released a statement publicly acknowledging the concerns of staff.
Overall public hospital performance worse than 10 years ago, report suggests
13 March, 2026The Australian Medical Association has released its 2026 Public Hospital Report Card, suggesting overall performance remains "significantly worse" than 10 years ago.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
