Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
A new partnership between two of the nation’s most prestigious medical establishments have teamed up to offer a new Award for Excellence.
Victoria announces funding for heart disease and stroke
The Victorian Government has announced it will be spending $22 million over four years to ramp up the state’s response to heart attacks and strokes.
Government pledges to improve worker rehabilitation
The Federal Government has outlined its response to the recent Review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, with Minister for Workplace Relations saying the Government has prioritised 21 recommendations of the report.
Printed organs only a decade away
Custom ‘printed’ organs could be only a decade away from being a reality for patients following a breakthrough by a team of University of Wollongong (UOW) scientists.
Queensland to publish 'warts and all' hospital data
The Queensland Government has pledged to publish quarterly performance data for Queensland’s Hospital and Health Services across the state’s local newspapers.
Tasmania signs up to NDIS
The Tasmanian Government has announced it has signed up to the full National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and will be funded from proceeds from the recently announced Medicare levy increase.
Breakthrough device can predict seizures
Doctors will soon be able to tell in advance whether or not a patient will suffer an epileptic seizure, following the development of a breakthrough device.
Queensland rules out hospital privatisation
The Queensland Government has promised it won’t privatise any existing public hospitals in the state, following the delivery of the final Commission of Audit Report earlier this week.
Researchers close to Alzheimer's blood test
Australian researchers are inching closer to being able to conduct a blood test to for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease thanks to a breakthrough by a CSRIO team.
$29 million boost for Northern Hospital
Construction of a new three-storey wing of Melbourne’s Northern Hospital is set to go ahead after the State Government has pledged $29 million for its construction.
Sick Aussies slugged with health care costs
Australians are increasingly feeling the hip pocket pain of the health care system, with the average Aussie paying over $1,000 per year to cover the gap left between Medicare and private health insurance according to the latest report published by the Consumers Health Forum (CHF).
Victoria to streamline medical research funding
The Victorian Government has announced it will move to cut burdensome red tape surrounding funding requirements and access for the state’s medical research institutions.
$34 million for new mental health facility
The Victorian Government has pledged $34 million for the construction of a new 54-bed acute mental health facility at Werribee’s Mercy Hospital.
Government announces Alzheimer's PBS changes
The Federal Government has announced it will reduce barriers to access vital drugs used for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Victoria announces boost for hospitals
The Victorian Government has announced it will deliver $120 million for the state’s hospitals to improve infrastructure and medical equipment.
Cut out the smoke to beat the blues
Butting out your last cigarette can significantly improve your mental health, according to new research published by national mental health advocate beyondblue.
Healthier cities healthier people finds UQ
Australians will be happier, healthier and safer if they look after the nature spots in their cities, new research from the University of Queensland (UQ) has found.
HRT given the all clear
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a safe and effective treatment against the symptoms of menopause, new research from Monash University has found.
Portion size a problem finds UNSW
People given larger portion sizes will continue to overeat compared with those given smaller servings, even after they have been expressly told of the impact of portion size on consumption, according to new research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
VECCI joins fight against workplace flu
The Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) has announced it has joined forces with the Victorian Government in calling for employers to vaccinate their staff against this year’s strain of influenza.
Feds announce closing the gap funding
The Federal Government has announced it will deliver $777 million to fund its share of the renewed National Partnership on Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health Outcomes for a further three years ending in June 2016.