healthcare

Older Australians can’t afford good dental health: Survey

A new survey has revealed that Australians over 65 are skipping dental treatments, resulting in the demographic having worse oral…

Australia will vote on May 3, could this be a turning point for healthcare?

The nation will head to the polls on May 3 to decide on the next Prime Minister of Australia, in…

Federal Budget: $2.6bn for wages and $291.6m for aged care not good enough says opposition

On Tuesday night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his fourth federal budget, which, as expected, focuses heavily on the delivery of…

‘Major win’: Albanese promises to cap cost of PBS medications

Prescription medicines will be capped at $25 per script under a major cost-of-living election promise set to be unveiled by…

5 years since Covid was declared a pandemic, we’re still poorly prepared for the next one

On March 11 2020, as Covid continued to spread rapidly around the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared…

Scientists might have figured out why women live longer than men

Scientists might have figured out why women live longer than men — linking it to having two X chromosomes, which defend against ageing, a new study says. The extra X…

50 new urgent care clinics are on the cards. But are the existing ones working? Here’s what we know so far

Over the weekend the Australian government announced $644 million to build an extra 50 Medicare urgent care clinics around Australia.…

Include palliative care in Medicare reform, says peak body

In light of recent announcements made by the major political parties pledging billions of dollars to a major Medicare overhaul,…

Labor unveils next step in healthcare overhaul

Labor has announced a $644 million bid to open 50 more urgent care clinics, building on Anthony Albanese’s centrepiece $8.5…

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…

Tit for tat: Major parties put health at the centre of pre-election promises

The Prime Minister has promised the largest single investment in Medicare in its 41 years, tripling the current bulk billing…

“Vile, dehumanising and unacceptable”: NSW Health employees investigated for antisemitic video

Two Sydney nurses have been stood down after disturbing footage emerged of the pair saying they would “kill” and refuse to…

CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing is one Australia’s most in-demand professions, despite nurses and midwives already representing over half of the nation’s health workforce.…

Collaborative Arrangement laws abolished, more nurses to work to full scope

Legislation to remove Collaborative Arrangement laws that will allow nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives to work to their full scope…

New telehealth cart keeps residents connected

An innovative telehealth cart is bringing families closer together at The Good Shepherd Home, in Townsville, especially for crucial conversations…

1/3 of healthcare workers delay tax return despite looming deadline

Data has revealed that over a third (38%) of health and wellness professionals are yet to file their tax return…

No. of people who can’t afford a visit to the GP doubles

Data has revealed a large increase in the number of people living in New South Wales who cannot afford to…

Govt still ‘going through’ damning menopause report

Health Minister Mark Butler has declined to say how the government intends to respond to a damning report that found…

End-of-life patients suffering unnecessarily due to pain med shortage

In the past year, at least six pain-relief products have become unavailable in Australia. The Australian & New Zealand Society…

University of Newcastle professor appointed National Rural Health Commissioner

Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has announced University of Newcastle's Professor Jennifer May is to take over…

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…

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…

A call for dignity: Australia’s ageing crisis – opinion

Australia just topped the U.S. News & World Report's Best Countries ranking for a comfortable retirement because of our healthcare…

‘Triple threat’: Virus alert as winter looms

Healthcare experts have flagged the aged care sector at severe risk this winter as flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)…

Budget roundup: ‘lost opportunities’ in patient outcomes, home care still waiting

The government celebrated a $7.1 billion surplus in its pre-election budget but nurses were less than cheery. While the Australian…