New standards to help deliver safer mental health care
23 November, 2022The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released new standards to provide a framework for delivering safer mental health care.
Health leaders to discuss workforce challenges and solutions
22 November, 2022More than 100 healthcare management leaders, researchers and students will come together for a special 'think tank' at Deakin University, Melbourne.
Survey of antimicrobial resistance in the food supply
18 November, 2022The federal government has begun a nationwide survey of antimicrobial resistance in the food supply to guard against the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
CliniMix Lead Safe CMV2 handsfree point of use mixer
17 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Galvin Engineering Pty LtdThe CliniMix Lead Safe CMV2 Handsfree POU Thermostatic Mixer is a valve designed to deliver safe water temperatures for handwashing.
Qld launches health research and translation roadmap
09 November, 2022The HTQ's Roadmap for Strengthening Health Research and Translation in Queensland (the Roadmap) lays a pathway to a healthier Queensland.
VHA appoints Leigh Clarke as new CEO
09 November, 2022Clarke is an allied health practitioner with a Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Hons) and Master of Public Health.
New tool connects planetary health concepts with patient care
09 November, 2022A new teaching resource will connect the dots between foundational medical learning and the clinical effects of climate change.
Independent review into Medicare compliance, integrity
07 November, 2022Health economist Dr Pradeep Philip will conduct an independent review into the integrity of Medicare and its compliance mechanisms.
National action to reduce the pain and silence of stillbirth
04 November, 2022The care Australians receive throughout their pregnancy journey is set to improve with the release of the first national standard on stillbirth.
Monash University wins the bid to host 2024 World Health Summit
04 November, 2022Monash University has been successful in a bid to host the 2024 World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Melbourne from 22–24 April.
New $400 million investment in SA Health
01 November, 2022The Australian Government will partner with the South Australian Government to deliver $400 million to upgrade Flinders Medical Centre.
2022 HESTA Excellence Awards — finalists announced
31 October, 2022Twenty-four organisations and teams from the disability, allied health, aged care and community services sectors have been announced as finalists.
SMS Healthcare acquires Sydney Eye Clinic
31 October, 2022Private health care provider SMS Healthcare has expanded its eye surgery services with new ophthalmology acquisitions.
Alcon appoints new Cluster Franchise Head, Surgical
31 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Alcon LaboratoriesEye care business Alcon ANZ has announced the appointment of Penny Stewart, from Abbott Medical ANZ, to lead Alcon's Surgical Franchise.
Federal Budget 2022–23 health highlights
26 October, 2022The Albanese government has delivered its first budget, with $104.1bn overall spending on health and $30.6bn on aged care.
