Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has introduced legislation before Parliament that will provide for a half a percentage point increase in the Medicare levy from 1.5 per cent to 2 per cent of taxable income to cover the costs of the DisabilityCare, the initiative formally known as the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Government promises funding for asbestos plan
The Federal Government has announced it will invest $10.5 million for the delivery of a national approach to protect Australians from asbestos-related diseases.
Private cover hits record
The number of Australians covered by private health insurance has hit at an all time high, with almost half of the population protected under a plan.
Construction kicks off at Port Lincoln Hospital
The South Australian Government has officially kicked off the construction of the new $39.2 million redevelopment of the Port Lincoln Hospital.
Local government at the fore in countering violence against women
As the branch of government closest to the people, it is the role of the nation’s local government bodies to take a stand against violence against women, according to the President of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Bill McArthur.
Adelaide kicks off anti-MS stem cell research
The University of Adelaide has kicked off a new three-year research project to examine the potential of using adult stem cells in treating multiple sclerosis.
Eat your greens to fight diabetes
Parents the world-over now have more ammunition in getting their kids to eat their greens after researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) found that broccoli boosts the battle against type 2 diabetes.
Mental health expenditure tops $28.6 billion
Annual spending on mental health has topped $28.6 billion, according to a new report released by health insurance company Medibank.
Queensland develops test for new bird flu strain
Technicians from Pathology Queensland have announced the development of a test for the new strain of bird flue; H7N9.
Mother's milk holds vaccination answer
Antibodies within mother’s milk passed on to her baby may well be the answer as to why childhood vaccinations have been so successful, and why science has battled so bitterly, and often with little success, in tackling chronic infections in adults according to the latest research from the Australian National University (ANU).
$20 million for new telehealth initiatives
The Federal Government has pledged $20.3 million to be shared between nine cutting edge telehealth projects that will use the National Broadband Network to pilot new methods of health care delivery.
Anti-cancer efforts saves 61,000 over two decades
61,000 Australian lives have been saved over the last two decades thanks to improvements in cancer prevention, screening and treatment according to the latest Cancer Council research.
Queensland commits to NDIS
Queensland has become the next state to sign up to the Federal Government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Chocolate calms finds Swinburne
New research from Swinburne University of Technology has confirmed what millions of chocolate lovers already knew; dark chocolate improves general calmness and contentedness.
Pain is contagious finds Monash
New research from Monash University suggests that pain sensations of others can be felt by some people, just by witnessing their plight.
Government announces asbestos plan
The Federal Government has released a draft consultation plan for the formation of a national plan on asbestos safety and eradication, following a meeting between Minister for Workplace Relations Bill Shorten and the Select Council on Workplace Relations.
Queensland ups anti-HIV efforts
The Queensland Government has announced new funding for four new community driven HIV education and prevention officers.
beyondblue launches anxiety campaign
National mental health organisation beyondblue has launched a new anti-anxiety campaign aimed at combating the disorder which affects over 2 million Australians.
Government launches healthy ageing centre
The Federal Government has officially launched the new Melbourne chapter of the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre (NSPAC), with Federal Minister for Ageing, Mark Butler, reiterating the Government’s commitment to helping our elders live a more active, healthy and independent life.
Government pledges funding for young cancer victims
The Federal Government has announced it will provide an additional $18 million over the coming four years for Youth Cancer Networks around the country.
Heart attack victims delay response finds report
A startling one in eight victims of heart attacks wait over 24 hours before going to hospital, while a quarter of victims don’t call an ambulance in the event of a heart attack, according to new research by the Heart Foundation.