Burnout in health care isn't an 80/20 problem: why a more balanced view is needed and what it means for you and your workplace
16 October, 2026 by Dr Shaun Prentice*A psychologist with a PhD specialising in doctors' health challenges the 80/20 burnout narrative, sets out four key risk factors and charts possible solutions.
Multitone EkoTek wireless staff safety and location system
17 September, 2026When an emergency occurs, EkoTek is designed to enable users to quickly raise an alarm while providing precise location information down to room level, helping responders identify where assistance is required.
Top 4 lessons from an ICAC NSW Health employee investigation
04 September, 2026The NSW corruption watchdog said this investigation highlights recruitment, procurement, conflicts of interest and governance lessons for all organisations.
Revised Criminal History Registration Standard now in effect
17 July, 2026The standard guides the National Boards as they assess how a person's criminal history is relevant to their suitability for registration as a health practitioner.
Tapping into the labour mobility market to fill ongoing workforce gaps
26 June, 2026 by Sarah Thapa*Health and aged care is under pressure to deliver high-quality care with short-staffed teams. Here's how international talent mobility may be able to help.
CenTrak Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Multi-Mode staff badge
12 June, 2026The CenTrak Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Multi-Mode staff badge is an RTLS duress solution designed for reliability in high-pressure environments.
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.
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".
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.
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.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital named a winner in the 2025 WorkSafe Awards
27 February, 2026For transforming its return-to-work practices, The Royal Melbourne Hospital has been named one of the eight winners in WorkSafe Victoria's 2025 WorkSafe Awards.
Almost half of Queensland Health doctors meet risk of burnout — survey says
20 February, 2026Results are in from the Queensland Health Medical Workforce Wellbeing Survey to which more than 2000 doctors responded.
NSW forms Hospital Industry Action Group
26 September, 2025To work on key critical safety issues affecting hospital staff — primarily violence and aggression — New South Wales has launched the Hospital Industry Action Group.
Salary agreement struck for "often overlooked" NSW hospital workers
11 August, 2025The Health Services Union NSW has struck what it calls an "historic" two-year salary agreement for 60,000+ workers — including those the union says are "often overlooked".
