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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

ACSQHC unveils first new brand and 2025–30 strategic plan

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Report reveals virtual care experiences of 12,000 NSW patients

Insights into virtual care experiences of more than 12,000 NSW patients have been revealed in a recent Bureau of Health Information report.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Spacers for pressurised metered-dose inhalers — resources released

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Main works get underway on $900m new Melton Hospital

Foundation works have started to progress on the $900m new Melton Hospital in Victoria, construction on which is expected to be complete in 2029.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

National Nursing Forum commences with over 800 delegates

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Land, geology, water: new Bundaberg Hospital, Queensland

Three key themes — land, geology and water — inspired the design of the new Bundaberg Hospital in Queensland, due for completion in late 2027.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Queensland-wide senior medical officers audit underway

A Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) investigation has prompted a statewide audit of HSS processes for recruiting, managing and monitoring senior medical officers.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Wound care trailblazer wins 2025 Health Minister's Award

Professor Michelle Barakat-Johnson has been named the winner of the sixth annual Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Chronic pain, care and communication: a lived experience perspective

This National Pain Week, Kathie Elliott-Scott, who lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, advocates lived experience narratives in health care.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Ramsay to close 17 psychology clinics by end of August

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".

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Doctors shouldn't be allowed to object to medical care if it harms their patients

Healthcare professionals aren't pacifists refusing conscription into the military. They freely choose healthcare careers — that comes with obligations.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Where to from here? A sustainable path for day hospitals

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Bowel cancer's demographic shift demands clinical attention

Bowel cancer has been quietly redrawing its demographic boundaries; Bowel Cancer Australia's CEO explains the importance of understanding its emerging patient profile.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Australian GP practices perform well in 19-country chronic conditions survey

Australia has performed well in a chronic conditions survey, which collected data from 107,000 patients and 1800 primary care practices across 19 countries.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

29.07.2025

Group Captain Kath Stein FACN GAICD becomes ACN president

The Australian College of Nursing has appointed its new president, Group Captain Kath Stein FACN GAICD — taking over from Adjunct Professor David Plunkett FACN.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

16.07.2025

AI scribes resource released amid heightened scrutiny

Amid heightened scrutiny around AI scribes in health care, the Australasian Institute of Digital Health has released an information sheet.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

15.07.2025

Robot automates hospital disinfection processes

South Korean researchers have developed an 'intelligent autonomous wiping and UV-C disinfection robot' capable of automating hospital disinfection processes.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

15.07.2025

Colorectal cancer survivors face elevated risk

Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors face an elevated risk of developing multiple primary cancers, an Australian study including 26,729 CRC survivors has revealed.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

15.07.2025

Heating and cooling systems: advanced features for health care

Healthcare facilities demand precise control over temperature, humidity and air quality across various zones. Here's some advanced heating and cooling system features.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

15.07.2025

2025 Australian Mental Health Prize entries open until 23 July

Until 23 July, nominations are open for the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize, now in its 10th year.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

14.07.2025

Denise Lyons is the new APNA President

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

14.07.2025

New GDM diagnosis recommendations welcomed

Australia's peak diabetes organisations have welcomed the publication of new recommendations that update the way gestational diabetes mellitus is diagnosed.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

11.07.2025

Healthcare provider harnesses potential of agentic automation

A Queensland healthcare provider has used an agentic automation solution to reduce processing times for critical areas, including patient referrals.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

11.07.2025

Regulators step in as medicinal cannabis prescriptions soar

Concerned by reports of patients presenting to EDs with medicinal cannabis-induced psychosis, Ahpra has put practitioners on notice that regulators are stepping in.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

09.07.2025

2025 HESTA Excellence Awards finalists announced

From a pool of more than 420 nominations, 24 national finalists across eight categories have been announced for the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

08.07.2025

Wage theft: law changes, compliance and prevention in health care

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

07.07.2025

SA reaches state-first allied health enterprise agreement

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

07.07.2025

Renewal fee rebate for parental and other leave now in effect

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

07.07.2025

Diagnostic reference levels for mammography now a step closer

Australia is a step closer to diagnostic reference levels for mammography with the publication of the country's first 3D mammography radiation dose benchmarks.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

07.07.2025

Deepfakes mimicking health professionals pose real risk

The Australian Medical Association has called for clear and enforceable regulations to combat AI 'deepfake' videos that mimic reputable health professionals.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

04.07.2025

WA's Health Support Services appoints Giles Nunis CEO

In WA, Health Support Services has appointed Giles Nunis its new Chief Executive Officer, thanking Acting Chief Executive Scott Goder for his transition leadership.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.07.2025

Australian Digital Health Agency launches Health Connect Australia

To improve access to health information between healthcare participants, the Australian Digital Health Agency has launched Health Connect Australia.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.07.2025

Could this strategy mark a turning point in the HIV-cure search?

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.07.2025

Key concerns this Sarcoma Awareness Month

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.07.2025

Integrated Securement Solutions: SorbaView SHIELD®

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

30.06.2025

The ACCC institutes Federal Court proceedings against Bupa

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.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

30.06.2025

$12m for homegrown heart disease and diabetes innovations

$12 million in federal funding has been announced for the development of new Australian-made cardiovascular disease and diabetes medical devices and medicines.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

27.06.2025

Frances Rice appointed ACN Chief Nursing Officer

Frances Rice has been appointed the Australian College of Nursing's Chief Nursing Officer, a role previously known as Director Professional Practice.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

27.06.2025

National cancer screening program marks first in almost 20 years

From 1 July, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program will commence — marking the first new national cancer screening program in almost 20 years.

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Victorian Medical Equipment Replacement Program funds 10 projects

ACSQHC unveils first new brand and 2025&ndash;30 strategic plan

Report reveals virtual care experiences of 12,000 NSW patients

Spacers for pressurised metered-dose inhalers &mdash; resources released

Main works get underway on $900m new Melton Hospital

National Nursing Forum commences with over 800 delegates

Land, geology, water: new Bundaberg Hospital, Queensland

Queensland-wide senior medical officers audit underway

Wound care trailblazer wins 2025 Health Minister&#39;s Award

Chronic pain, care and communication: a lived experience perspective

Ramsay to close 17 psychology clinics by end of August

Doctors shouldn&#39;t be allowed to object to medical care if it harms their patients

Where to from here? A sustainable path for day hospitals

Bowel cancer&#39;s demographic shift demands clinical attention

Australian GP practices perform well in 19-country chronic conditions survey

Group Captain Kath Stein FACN GAICD becomes ACN president

AI scribes resource released amid heightened scrutiny

Robot automates hospital disinfection processes

Colorectal cancer survivors face elevated risk

Heating and cooling systems: advanced features for health care

2025 Australian Mental Health Prize entries open until 23 July

Denise Lyons is the new APNA President

New GDM diagnosis recommendations welcomed

Healthcare provider harnesses potential of agentic automation

Regulators step in as medicinal cannabis prescriptions soar

2025 HESTA Excellence Awards finalists announced

Wage theft: law changes, compliance and prevention in health care

SA reaches state-first allied health enterprise agreement

Renewal fee rebate for parental and other leave now in effect

Diagnostic reference levels for mammography now a step closer

Deepfakes mimicking health professionals pose real risk

WA&#39;s Health Support Services appoints Giles Nunis CEO

Australian Digital Health Agency launches Health Connect Australia

Could this strategy mark a turning point in the HIV-cure search?

Key concerns this Sarcoma Awareness Month

Integrated Securement Solutions: SorbaView SHIELD&reg;

The ACCC institutes Federal Court proceedings against Bupa

$12m for homegrown heart disease and diabetes innovations

Frances Rice appointed ACN Chief Nursing Officer

National cancer screening program marks first in almost 20 years

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ACSQHC unveils first new brand and 2025–30 strategic plan

Spacers for pressurised metered-dose inhalers — resources released

Wound care trailblazer wins 2025 Health Minister's Award

Doctors shouldn't be allowed to object to medical care if it harms their patients

Bowel cancer's demographic shift demands clinical attention

WA's Health Support Services appoints Giles Nunis CEO

Integrated Securement Solutions: SorbaView SHIELD®