19th Victorian Public Healthcare Awards — winners revealed
28 November, 2025Recognising leadership and excellence in the provision of publicly funded health care, the winners of the 19th Victorian Public Healthcare Awards have been revealed.
Dr Vinod Seetharaman appointed Dedalus ANZ Chief Medical Officer
18 November, 2025Healthcare technology provider Dedalus Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has appointed Dr Vinod Seetharaman its new Chief Medical Officer, ANZ.
Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy — consultations open
01 September, 2025The draft of a 10-year plan for Australia's first national health and medical research strategy has been released, with consultations closing 8 October.
Victoria's first Chief Palliative Care Adviser to oversee framework refresh
19 August, 2025To oversee the planned refresh of its End of Life and Palliative Care Framework, Victoria has appointed Associate Professor Mark Boughey its first Chief Palliative Care Adviser.
2025 HESTA Excellence Awards — winners announced
08 August, 2025Selected from a record more than 420 nominations and 24 national finalists, the eight winners of the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards have been announced.
In Conversation with Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO
01 August, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*In the role for just two months, Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, is already waist-deep in plans to improve the nation's health.
2025 HESTA Excellence Awards finalists announced
09 July, 2025From a pool of more than 420 nominations, 24 national finalists across eight categories have been announced for the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards.
WA's Health Support Services appoints Giles Nunis CEO
04 July, 2025In WA, Health Support Services has appointed Giles Nunis its new Chief Executive Officer, thanking Acting Chief Executive Scott Goder for his transition leadership.
Inaugural Hospital + Healthcare Excellence Awards — nominations open
16 June, 2025With 15 individual awards across eight categories and two special awards, nominations are now open for the Inaugural Hospital + Healthcare Excellence Awards.
In Conversation with Australia's Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett
03 June, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, Surgeon General and Commander of Joint Health for the Australian Defence Force.
Nominations open for 2025 National Palliative Care Awards
07 May, 2025Palliative Care Australia has announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards. Submissions close 19 June.
9 leadership lessons from Dr Beverley Rowbotham AO
19 August, 2024 by Laini Bennett*Dr Beverley Rowbotham AO has achieved remarkable success in her career, opening the doors for other women on boards in the health and medical industry.
Device Technologies expands Asian footprint
17 July, 2024Device Technologies Group, a provider of medical solutions, has entered into an agreement to purchase the Venusys and Infinity Group of Companies.
Health Equity Matters appoints Dash Heath-Paynter as CEO
20 March, 2024Dash Heath-Paynter takes on the new role after serving as deputy CEO for almost eight years.
SHPA announces draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
08 March, 2024The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is opening consultation on its first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, as part of its Transformation 2024 agenda.
