2023 Churchill Fellowship award recipients named
18 September, 2023Recipients of the 2023 Church Fellowship have been announced, including 15 recipients of the award for health-related topics.
How to close the gender pay gap in health care
18 September, 2023 by Kris Grant*Coming up to the UN's International Equal Pay Day on 18 September, Australian women working in the healthcare sector still earn on average around $18,000 less than men each year. Employers must put action behind the rhetoric on equal pay and close this huge gap.
Nicola Roxon appointed AIHW Chair
11 September, 2023The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's report has shown that while Australians benefit from record high employment and continued flexibility to work from home, the global cost of living shock is having an impact on households.
What do hospitals and construction sites have in common?
22 August, 2023Research into levels of sound in the emergency department at a major metropolitan public hospital over a 24-hour period has shown concerning findings.
New international guidelines for cystic fibrosis
16 August, 2023The ECFS has developed recommendations and instructions for healthcare professionals carrying out exercise tests on individuals with cystic fibrosis.
$39m funding to improve HIV treatment
31 July, 2023A funding boost from the federal government will allow people without Medicare to access government-funded HIV treatment.
SA Scientist of the Year appointed as SAHMRI Executive Director
10 July, 2023SAHMRI has appointed Professor Maria Makrides as its next Executive Director.
Legal perspective: How to eliminate stress and minimise burnout
10 July, 2023 by Jonathan Mamaril*Hospitals are on the brink of a mass exodus of senior nurses suffering trauma and burnout from overwhelming workloads according to multiple reports.
NSW trials strategies to improve health staff wellbeing
05 July, 2023A consortium surveyed 1300 workers over an 18-month period to better understand whether SMART work design strategies could improve employee wellbeing.
Tennant cleaning equipment
01 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Tennant Australia Pty LtdTennant offers a full range of machines for every cleaning need, including equipment specifically designed to have low noise and odour levels for reduced patient disruption.
Reducing Legionella risk: a matter of simple maintenance?
23 June, 2023A major challenge for Legionella management in large hospital systems is that under unfavourable conditions, Legionella transforms into a state that cannot be detected using standard methods.
WEHI's Doug Hilton appointed as CSIRO Chief Executive
19 June, 2023A biologist investigating blood cell production and how cells communicate with each other, throughout his period as Director, Hilton has continued an active research program.
Blair Comley appointed as DoHAC Secretary
14 June, 2023Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has praised Comley's extensive experience and record of proven leadership.
Applications open for 2024 Gilead Fellowships Grants
13 June, 2023Gilead Sciences Australia has launched the Gilead Fellowship Grants Program that will provide $300,000 funding to Australian medical researchers.
Steve Wesselingh appointed as new CEO of NHMRC
07 June, 2023The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has appointed Professor Steve Wesselingh as the next Chief Executive Officer.
