Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - April, 2022
The NSW Government has imposed gender targets on board positions for state owned corporations.
WA reviews COVID site
The WA Government is working out what to do with its purpose-built COVID isolation facility.
DNA ingredients drift in space
Scientists have found new evidence that life on Earth came from meteorites.
COVID mental effect checked
Researchers have looked at the effects of Victoria’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns on mental health.
Local drug boost suggested
Experts say it is time for Australia to step up as a drug and vaccine manufacturer.
Planning split surveyed
A survey has revealed GPs and nurses have very different views about future health planning.
Rough sleeping support released
The Federal Government has put up $3 million in funding to boost medical access for people sleeping rough.
Third shot shown to help
Experts say a third booster has been proven to work against the COVID-19 Omicron strain.
Councils pushed to fight jab rules
WA residents have pushed over a dozen councils to debate COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
Drunk violence stats sought
A NSW government agency wants data on links between the availability of alcohol and domestic violence.
Mental images reflect in pupils
Aphantasia - an inability to create mental images - can be seen in the pupils.
ACT report shows trans needs
An official report reveals serious barriers in accessing health care for Canberra's transgender community.
COVID severity studied
A new study has looked at the causes of differing levels of COVID-19 severity.
CSIRO backs next-gen tech
CSIRO has announced $50 million in new investments towards growing national issues.
Diabetes standards gathered
Australia’s first consensus statement on the management of type 2 diabetes in young adults has been released.
Health requests dumped
Services Australia says it is scrapping historical medical record requests...
New strains spotted
New COVID-19 Omicron subvariants have been found in Australia for the first time.
Ramping plan slammed
A review has found plans to fix hospital ramping in Adelaide only made it worse.
Ruston readied for health role
A vocal opponent of current public health funding levels could become Australia’s new health minister.
Site uncertain for SA build
The SA Government says a cost blowout has made the location of the new Women's and Children's Hospital uncertain.