How Hospital Cleaning Standards Have Evolved Since COVID-19
01 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Tennant Australia Pty LtdThe COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the way hospitals and healthcare facilities approach cleaning and hygiene.
Transitions of care kit for doctors, pharmacists released
27 February, 2025Advanced Pharmacy Australia and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners have released the Medication Management at Transitions of Care resource kit.
Australia invests $422 million in 229 researchers
26 February, 2025As part of the National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grants scheme, 229 health and medical researchers will share in $422 million in funding.
Ahpra and the National Boards issue obligations reminder
25 February, 2025After the 'Bankstown nurses' incident, Ahpra and the National Boards have issued a reminder of obligations for care without discrimination and racism.
Victoria accepts voluntary assisted dying recommendations
25 February, 2025The Victorian Government has accepted all recommendations from the independent review into Australia's first voluntary assisted dying laws.
Victoria's Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025–27
20 February, 2025Until 25 March, organisations that provide respite care programs for Victoria's carers can apply for $30,000 to $1 million per year over two years.
Survey puts health workforce retention strategies in focus
19 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation AgencyAhpra has surveyed 25,752 health practitioners and analysed a decade of registration data — to explore retention and attrition across nine regulated professions.
RACGP sets out "accessible, affordable" GP care plan
17 February, 2025The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' federal election platform 2025 sets out an "accessible, affordable" general practice care plan.
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.
Ahpra appoints Justin Untersteiner Chief Executive Officer
04 February, 2025The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has appointed Justin Untersteiner CEO, commencing April 2025. Untersteiner succeeds Martin Fletcher.
Qld launches health service investigation into Mackay HHS
03 February, 2025Following concerns raised by doctors, Queensland Health's Director-General has commissioned an investigation into Mackay Hospital and Health Service.
Your chemical dosing options for on-premise laundry
31 January, 2025 | Supplied by: SEKOOperators of on-premise laundry facilities in hospitals, care homes and other healthcare settings are now faced with a comprehensive choice of chemical dosing solutions.
Former nurse prosecuted for fake registration certificate
31 January, 2025A Victorian man has been fined $5000 and ordered to pay Ahpra's legal costs of $21,420.56 after holding himself out as a registered nurse.
Calls for health-based approach to drug policy
04 December, 2024The latest data released by NADA shows long wait times for individuals looking to access alcohol and other drug (AOD) services.
NHMRC announces new council
04 December, 2024Under the leadership of Professor Caroline Homer AO, a midwifery researcher and expert in maternal and newborn health care, the new council will serve until June 2027.
