Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - May, 2013
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.
Top health bodies to offer new award
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.