Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The Queensland Government has introduced new legislation that will establish a new Health Ombudsman to handle compaints about health services and providers throughout the state.
Aussie researchers spearhead prostate cancer research
A team of researchers from the University of Adelaide are spearheading a new direction on prostate cancer, which they claim could yield potential new treatments for the disease.
Real men watch out for their mental health
National mental health organisation, beyondblue, has launched a new campaign aimed at creating a culture of mental health awareness with the Australian male cohort.
CSIRO develops stem cell safety test
The CSIRO has announced it has successfully developed a new test to identify unsafe stem cells, the first of its kind to accurately test for human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS).
UQ wins major dementia research funding
The University of Queensland‘s (UQ) research efforts into dementia have received a $9 million shot in the arm, after the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research (CADR) won the funding from the Queensland Government.
Bendigo construction kicks off
The Victorian Government has announced construction work on the new $630 million Bendigo Hospital has been given the green light following the signing between the State Government and the Exemplar Health Consortium.
Dental scheme to roll out in 2014
The Federal Government’s $2.7 billion Grow Up Smiling dental program will be ready to roll out from January next year.
Government pledges funding for rural health
The Federal Government has announced it will invest $179 million in a bid to deliver more health professionals in rural Australia.
NHMRC releases obesity guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has outlined a new set of clinical practice guidelines to help the fight against obesity.
Coffee doesn't help drop the kilos finds WAIMR
It might seem innocuous enough, but that morning latte you just sucked down may well be the obstacle stopping you from finally shedding those pounds, according to a team of researchers from the Western Australian Institute of Medical Research (WAIMR).
Government pledges $80 million to eradicate polio
The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $80 million for the eradication of polio over the 2015-18 period.
HIT a health boon finds UQ
High-intensity interval training (HIT) could be the solution to a number of significant health problems, according to the latest research by the University of Queensland (UQ).
Mental health gap widening finds research
A 20 year study conducted by the University of Queensland (UQ) and University of Western Australia (UWA) has identified an alarming gap in life expectancy between those with a mental illness and the broader community.
$1 million for MS research
Research efforts into curing multiple sclerosis will receive a $1 million boost after the Federal Government unveiled plans to assist Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) to continue its world class research.
Government releases PBS report
The Federal Government has released a new report on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), concluding that the scheme has continued to grow with new drug listings and increased demand for existing drugs listed under the scheme.
Aussies smoke less, eat more and live longer finds report
The Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) Reform Council has released its fourth report on the National Healthcare Agreement, concluding that Australians are living longer, smoking less and enjoying better health than ever before.
Government moves to bust immunisation myths
The Federal Government has announced the release of the newest edition of the Immunisation Myths and Realities booklet, providing practitioners with enough information to blast even the most obstinately ill-informed patient out of the water.
Government releases healthcare workforce report
The Federal Government has released a final report of the independent review into the Australia’s health workforce programs.
Strokes decreasing, but many still preventable finds Adelaide
The incidence of strokes in the population has decreased significantly, but many are still preventable according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
Government extends Indigenous health CRC
The Federal Government has announced it will extend funding to the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health for another five years in a bid to further close the health gap between the country’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations.
Bulk billing hits record high
Bulk billing rates for GP services has hit an all-time high of 82.4 per cent in the March quarter, a figure welcomed by Federal Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek.