education

Universities Summit: Three health experts weigh in on solutions to the workforce crisis

The Universities Australia Solutions Summit took place in Canberra this week, bringing together academia from across the country, as well…

Albanese pledges fee-free TAFE as election campaign kicks off

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has thrown Labor’s first election pitch at a major campaign rally in Adelaide on Sunday, saying…

More money for dementia-specific respite care

In a direct response to Royal Commission recommendations for the delivery of specialised dementia care, the Australian government has invested…

Everyone has to be part of cybersecurity, not just IT

The healthcare sector has embraced a range of digital technologies, from interconnected Internet of Things (IoT) devices to advanced telehealth…

Two generations bridge the age gap through storytelling

Each Friday morning, a group of 24 teenagers and six older citizens sit and share their life stories, as part…

Tradie to nurse: the men who could help fill the nursing shortfall

With an ageing and growing population, the nursing industry has to try and keep up. The number of RNs needed is…

MOOC shows promise to improve dementia knowledge globally

A massive open online course (MOOC) promises to improve understanding of dementia on a global scale. In a paper published…

Tag team improv preparing nurses for quality standards

Mr DeMille, nurses are ready for their close-up. Students at CQUniversity are drawing on their theatre, drama and improvised acting…

University, union partner to tackle mental health nurse shortage

The university and nursing sectors have teamed up to boost the number of mental health nurses in South Australia. Flinders…