health

How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally? Not bad, if you’re willing to wait for it

Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Struggling Australians to receive much-needed GP cost relief

Older Australians and young people can expect to pay less when seeing a doctor after a major boost to the…

2 years ago

Free shingles vaccination program

Nearly five million older and immunocompromised Australians will be given free access to a shingles vaccine starting from 1 November.…

2 years ago

Aged care, nurse workforces grew the most this quarter

The labour market update for 2023's September quarter found employment grew the most in the aged and disabled carer, registered…

2 years ago

Immunisation body says over-75s need another Covid booster

The federal government’s immunisation advisory body says the most vulnerable Australians should arrange to get another COVID-19 vaccination booster. The…

2 years ago

Bigger, older, poorer: Australia’s future to be revealed in new report

Australia might have just recorded a $19 billion surplus, but the Treasurer has warned that the cost of servicing debt…

2 years ago

Staying nourished with Parkinson’s disease

Research estimates that more than 110,000 Australians may be living with Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by reduced control…

7 years ago

Overworked Australians don’t have time to look after their health: study

A population health expert has called for limiting working hours so people can look after their health following the release…

9 years ago

Sanctioned facility responds

Implementing action plan overseen by nurse advisor. The NSW facility under sanction as of last Friday is implementing an action…

15 years ago