Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHRMC) has convened a discussion panel of leading H5N1 bird flue experts to discuss research to assist the Asia Pacific’s response to future epidemics of the disease.
Government praises progress on interns
The Federal Government has welcomed news that a number of jurisdictions will now work co-operative to fund additional medical internship training private and public hospitals.
NSW to fund innovative health apps
The New South Wales Government has announced a $20,000 competition aimed at encouraging the commercial development of apps for smartphones and tablets aimed at improving the health system and patient outcomes.
OPC slams self-regulation attempts
The Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) has released comprehensive research from investigations into Australia’s self-regulatory system for food marketing.
WA announces child and adolescent health research funding
The Western Australian Government has handed a $500,00 cheque to Telethon 2012, as well as $1 million in funding for a new child and adolescent health research program.
Australians living longer finds ABS
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the highest life expectancy estimates ever recorded in Australia.
Government releases aged care resources
The Federal Government has announced the release of three new resources aimed at helping aged care workers support older Australians, including updated guidelines on medication management in aged care.
O'Meara named top science student
The design of a novel vaccine that disarms the bad properties of chlamydia has seen Connor O’Meara take out the AusBiotech-GSK Student Excellence Award.
SACS pay rise passes Parliament
The Federal Government has hailed the passage of legislation through Parliament that locks in equal pay increases for 150,000 social and community services (SACS) workers.
'Viagra for women' trailed by Monash
A clinical trail being undertaken by Monash is promising to restore the libido for as much as 30 per cent of women in Australia who struggle to reach orgasm.
Aussie kids healthy, but room for improvement finds AIHW
The majority of Australian children are faring well in terms of health, but there is room for improvement for some, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Report finds coal economy has serious impacts
Reliance on coal mining has serious health and social impacts, according to a new report released by the University of Sydney.
SA announces health report response
The South Australian Government has outlined its response to the recommendations made in three external reports on potential savings and efficiency gains to the State’s health system.
ACCC commits to pharmaceutical industry code of conduct
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will grant authorization for edition 17 of Medicines Australia’s Code of Conduct for three years.
AMA urges intern security
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has urged all Australian Governments, State and Federal, to work cooperatively to ensure that all locally trained doctors have ready access to internships and the opportunity to graduate and practice their skills.
ART usage drops as success rate picks up
Usage of assisted reproductive technology (ART) to conceive has dropped, but there has been a marked improvement in success rates, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Government announces new PBS listings
The Federal Government has announced the listing of a number of new drugs on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme, which are expected to benefit as much as 110,000 Australians.
Government to expand Headspace
The Federal Government has launched a new suicide support service to be provided in secondary schools across the country.
More women over 40 having babies
More Australian women over the age of 40 are having babies than ever before, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
NSW reforms organ donation
The New South Wales Government has announced reforms to the law surrounding organ donation.
Obesity on the rise finds ABS
Despite dropping levels of smoking and dangerous drinking, Australians are increasingly more likely to be obese according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).