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.
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.
Private health insurers to resume paying single room rates
02 December, 2024Private health insurers will resume paying single room rates when their members use the public system, the NSW Government has announced.
New Royal Perth Hospital Innovation Hub to boost collaboration
02 December, 2024A new innovation hub has officially opened at Royal Perth Hospital to help Western Australian clinicians connect, collaborate and innovate.
Rising healthcare facility demands pave way for innovation
27 November, 2024 by Lisa Whitehead, Vice President and General Manager, Pacific, Honeywell Building Automation | Supplied by: Honeywell Building SolutionsThe pandemic and the years since have highlighted Australia's severe nursing shortages, with research indicating we could face a shortfall of 100,000 nurses by 2025, creating a need for more facilities to house them and support Australian communities.
