Young’s final plea as Queensland health officer: “Please get vaccinated!”

Queensland’s outgoing chief health officer has issued a final plea for people to protect themselves against COVID-19 before the borders reopen. Jeannette Young will be sworn
AMCS Volunteer Visiting Programs vital for seniors in isolation

Seniors are at risk of social isolation because of living alone, losing family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing or vision loss. “The lockdowns have
Medicare to fund allied health case conferencing for vulnerable Aussies

New Medicare items will encourage eligible health providers to work together more closely to support the health of vulnerable Australians. From today, allied health professionals
Prof Jeffrey Braithwaite recognized as outstanding health leader

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has announced it will award the 2021 Sidney Sax medal for outstanding contributions to the development and improvement
FiveP Australia launches Baret, a digi-communications tool for frontliners

FiveP Australia, a Melbourne-based Microsoft Gold partner, has launched Baret to help solve one of the most common communication challenges for frontline workers across the
Number of unvaccinated indigenous workers raises concern

Concerns have been raised about the level of those that remain unvaccinated among workers in remote Indigenous community stores, as Aboriginal leaders seek an urgent
