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.
Heating and cooling systems: advanced features for health care
15 July, 2025 by Kyle Rafter* | Supplied by: Fujitsu General Australia Pty LtdHealthcare facilities demand precise control over temperature, humidity and air quality across various zones. Here's some advanced heating and cooling system features.
Absolute VGHF compact HEPA filter
14 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdThe Absolute VGHF compact HEPA filter is engineered for air handling units that demand exceptional airflow and minimal pressure drop.
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.
Wage theft: law changes, compliance and prevention in health care
08 July, 2025 by Emma Bucholtz* | Supplied by: LegalVision Pty LtdNew wage theft federal laws came into force this year. A lawyer sets out the changes, how compliance can be ensured and best practice prevention procedures.
Renewal fee rebate for parental and other leave now in effect
07 July, 2025A 30% annual renewal fee rebate is now in effect for practitioners taking all forms of leave on the grounds of a protected attribute, Ahpra has announced.
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.
The ACCC institutes Federal Court proceedings against Bupa
30 June, 2025The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Bupa for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, jointly asking the Court for a $35 million penalty.
Whiteley opens $25m Human Therapeutics Plant in the Hunter
25 June, 2025 | Supplied by: WhiteleyHuman Therapeutics Plant, a new $25 million facility for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand rubs and over-the-counter medicines, has opened in Tomago, NSW.
NSW announces legislative approach to Northern Beaches Hospital
23 June, 2025Amendments have been announced that will allow NSW, if required, to terminate the Northern Beaches PPP contract as if a hospital operator default had occurred.
First public warning issued under new laws
20 June, 2025For the first time since its power to issue public statements came into force two years ago, Ahpra has issued a public warning about a suspended practitioner.
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 Ahpra CEO Justin Untersteiner
06 June, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Three months into the role, already Justin Untersteiner has grand plans for Ahpra — but what specific regulatory developments can we expect under his leadership?
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.
Toowong Private Hospital to close from 11 June
02 June, 2025Toowong — a 58-bed acute private psychiatric hospital, treating more than 3000 patients a year and employing 154 specialist staff — will close from 11 June.
