Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - October, 2012
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).
QIMR cracks endometriosis puzzle
A team of international scientists led by the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) has identified four new gene regions linked to endometriosis.
Theiss wins Logan Hospital contract
Construction company Theiss has been awarded the $108 million contract to upgrade the Logan Hospital.
Oral health a matter of inheritance finds AIHW
The oral health of parents is a major determining factor in that of their children, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
UQ opens new health sciences training centre
The University of Queensland has opened its new medical training centre in Rockhampton, which aims to combat the growing medical workforce shortage in regional and rural areas.
$652 million for medical research
The Federal Government has announced $652 million in funding for medical research will be delivered via 1,141 grants.
Government announces mental health funding boost
The Federal Government has announced a $68.2 million funding injection for medical research into anxiety, easting disorders, depression and other mental health conditions.