Whiteley, Ampcontrol in $5.6m chronic wounds partnership
24 January, 2023Ampcontrol is teaming up with Whiteley Corporation for chronic wounds research after receiving a $5.6 million grant through the CRC-P program.
AR tool delivers culturally responsive care in Northam, WA
23 December, 2022WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is using digital technology to help improve the health journey of Aboriginal people visiting Northam Health Service.
Family violence podcast for health workers
15 December, 2022Family violence is a major health issue that occurs across all ages and socioeconomic and demographic groups, but which predominantly affects women and children.
Reducing pressure injury risks during patient transport
18 November, 2022 by Mansi GandhiThe Clinical Excellence Commission has released a new resource — Guiding principles for pressure injury prevention and management during patient transport.
Investment in mental health for nurses and midwives
15 November, 2022The Albanese government has invested $25.2 million to establish and run the National Nurse and Midwife Health Service to provide peer-to-peer support.
2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — nominations open
08 November, 2022The search for Australia's best nurses and midwives has begun, with nominations for the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards now open.
Nursing is highest in-demand profession, ACN wants action
10 October, 2022The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for greater investments in nurse leadership and professional development in response to new data.
A day in the life of a nursing trailblazer
29 September, 2022Claire Lane MACN, a theatre nurse and Founder and CEO of charity Save Our Supplies, was recently awarded the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers for innovative leadership.
Flying high with a nursing dream
21 September, 2022Rose Webster is hoping her love of aviation and nursing might one day merge, after swapping life in the Royal Australian Air Force for a QUT nursing degree.
What I've learned as a male midwife in Arnhem Land
09 September, 2022 by Amy SarcevicIt was a dry Thursday afternoon in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, when young mum Tanisha's* waters broke at just 23 weeks of gestation.
Nursing workforce bidding war undermines national plan: APHA
29 August, 2022Victoria's plan to pay for nursing training in return for nurses working in public hospitals is a poorly thought out piece of electioneering, says APHA.
Remote nursing should be classed as a 'specialist-generalist' role: study
26 August, 2022Whether it's isolation or lack of resources, nurses say working in remote communities is a lot different to being in a city hospital.
Nurses to convene on Darwin for national conference
10 August, 2022Approximately 700 nurses from across Australia will come together in the Northern Territory for the National Nursing Forum.
Preventing patient lift injuries
03 August, 2022 by Anina-Marie Warrener, Soter AnalyticsStudies have linked a higher risk of pain and injury in the healthcare sector to a worker's decision to leave their job.
Study looks at circadian rhythms, sleep of hospital shift workers
27 July, 2022An international study of hospital workers has found that sleep quality and circadian rhythms in night shift workers was poorer than in those who worked day shifts.
