Children's Health Queensland HHS makes statement as part of settlement
17 July, 2026Relating 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".
NSW cracks down on illegal tanning with first two successful prosecutions
26 June, 2026This month has seen the first two successful solaria prosecutions — totalling payments of more than $68,000 — under New South Wales's strengthened radiation laws.
NT's WHS regulator charges health organisation over patient death
01 June, 2026Listed for mention at the Darwin Local Court tomorrow, if found guilty, the health organisation faces a combined maximum penalty of $4.5 million.
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.
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.
St Vincent's Hospital faces two charges after patient death
23 January, 2026Following the death of a patient in care in Fitzroy, WorkSafe Victoria has charged St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Limited.
Australian GP practices perform well in 19-country chronic conditions survey
18 July, 2025Australia has performed well in a chronic conditions survey, which collected data from 107,000 patients and 1800 primary care practices across 19 countries.
We found a germ that 'feeds' on hospital plastic — new study
26 May, 2025 by Ronan McCarthy, Professor in Biomedical Sciences, Brunel University of London and Rubén de Dios, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biotechnology, Brunel University of LondonMicrobiologists have discovered bacteria capable of breaking down various types of plastic. So might the bacteria found in hospitals break down and feed on plastic?
Queensland Health faces alleged racial discrimination
26 May, 2025A class action has been filed by JGA Saddler against the State of Queensland alleging racial discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
"We do not want this" — NSW's strike statement
07 April, 2025On the eve of this week's NSW public hospital doctors' strike, the state's Health Minister released a statement saying the strike would "jeopardise patient safety".
NSW Health, Police take action after "utterly disgusting video"
14 February, 2025A social media video that appears to depict two nurses making antisemitic threats has prompted NSW Health and NSW Police action.
Medibank partners with 36 Months
17 October, 2024Medibank has become the official health partner of 36 Months, as part of its commitment to improve mental health in Australia.
Solutions to enhance cultural safety in hospital care
16 October, 2024A new study reveals that poor communication has led to experiences of racism, and poorer health outcomes in First Nations people.
Workplace Health & Safety Show 2024
01 October, 2024Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Sydney Showgrounds on 23–24 October 2024, with the biggest event to date.
Digital tools to improve ADR reporting, medication safety
17 September, 2024Around 75% of Australians have experienced a bad reaction to a medication, but fewer than half have reported it to health authorities.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
