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Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin
29.07.2025
In Victoria, 10 projects across eight health services will receive funding as part of a program to replace and upgrade critical diagnostic and surgical equipment.
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has unveiled its first new brand since establishment in 2006, along with a five-year strategic plan.
Insights into virtual care experiences of more than 12,000 NSW patients have been revealed in a recent Bureau of Health Information report.
To help health professionals ensure patients prescribed a pMDI know how to use a spacer, the National Asthma Council Australia has released a suite of resources.
Foundation works have started to progress on the $900m new Melton Hospital in Victoria, construction on which is expected to be complete in 2029.
More than 800 nursing leaders are gathering in Canberra from today for the three-day National Nursing Forum, the Australian College of Nursing's signature event.
Three key themes — land, geology and water — inspired the design of the new Bundaberg Hospital in Queensland, due for completion in late 2027.
A Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) investigation has prompted a statewide audit of HSS processes for recruiting, managing and monitoring senior medical officers.
Professor Michelle Barakat-Johnson has been named the winner of the sixth annual Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers.
This National Pain Week, Kathie Elliott-Scott, who lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, advocates lived experience narratives in health care.
Ramsay Health Care has announced the progressive closure of 17 psychology clinics by the end of August — as part of a transition "to a more flexible and sustainable model".
Healthcare professionals aren't pacifists refusing conscription into the military. They freely choose healthcare careers — that comes with obligations.
The effects of day hospital underfunding are being felt across health care. For a sustainable path forward, <em>Hospital + Healthcare</em> speaks with Jane Griffiths.
Bowel cancer has been quietly redrawing its demographic boundaries; Bowel Cancer Australia's CEO explains the importance of understanding its emerging patient profile.
Australia has performed well in a chronic conditions survey, which collected data from 107,000 patients and 1800 primary care practices across 19 countries.
The Australian College of Nursing has appointed its new president, Group Captain Kath Stein FACN GAICD — taking over from Adjunct Professor David Plunkett FACN.
16.07.2025
Amid heightened scrutiny around AI scribes in health care, the Australasian Institute of Digital Health has released an information sheet.
15.07.2025
South Korean researchers have developed an 'intelligent autonomous wiping and UV-C disinfection robot' capable of automating hospital disinfection processes.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors face an elevated risk of developing multiple primary cancers, an Australian study including 26,729 CRC survivors has revealed.
Healthcare facilities demand precise control over temperature, humidity and air quality across various zones. Here's some advanced heating and cooling system features.
Until 23 July, nominations are open for the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize, now in its 10th year.
14.07.2025
Denise Lyons is the new President of the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), replacing Karen Booth, who had held the role for 16 years.
Australia's peak diabetes organisations have welcomed the publication of new recommendations that update the way gestational diabetes mellitus is diagnosed.
11.07.2025
A Queensland healthcare provider has used an agentic automation solution to reduce processing times for critical areas, including patient referrals.
Concerned by reports of patients presenting to EDs with medicinal cannabis-induced psychosis, Ahpra has put practitioners on notice that regulators are stepping in.
09.07.2025
From a pool of more than 420 nominations, 24 national finalists across eight categories have been announced for the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards.
08.07.2025
New wage theft federal laws came into force this year. A lawyer sets out the changes, how compliance can be ensured and best practice prevention procedures.
07.07.2025
The SA Government and public sector allied health workers have reached a standalone four-year enterprise agreement that the government says is a state first.
A 30% annual renewal fee rebate is now in effect for practitioners taking all forms of leave on the grounds of a protected attribute, Aphra has announced.
Australia is a step closer to diagnostic reference levels for mammography with the publication of the country's first 3D mammography radiation dose benchmarks.
The Australian Medical Association has called for clear and enforceable regulations to combat AI 'deepfake' videos that mimic reputable health professionals.
04.07.2025
In WA, Health Support Services has appointed Giles Nunis its new Chief Executive Officer, thanking Acting Chief Executive Scott Goder for his transition leadership.
01.07.2025
To improve access to health information between healthcare participants, the Australian Digital Health Agency has launched Health Connect Australia.
A team of Australian researchers have repurposed the same mRNA delivery system used in COVID-19 vaccines as a potential strategy in the search for an HIV cure.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and the Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association has raised some key concerns — including the fact that research is lagging.
This one-step securement system prevents catheter movement and dislodgement while forming a strong barrier that safeguards the insertion site from viral and bacterial contaminants.
30.06.2025
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Bupa for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, jointly asking the Court for a $35 million penalty.
$12 million in federal funding has been announced for the development of new Australian-made cardiovascular disease and diabetes medical devices and medicines.
27.06.2025
Frances Rice has been appointed the Australian College of Nursing's Chief Nursing Officer, a role previously known as Director Professional Practice.
From 1 July, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program will commence — marking the first new national cancer screening program in almost 20 years.