On Primary Health Care Nurses Day, new data shows that half of Australia’s more than 98,000 primary health care nurses are bogged down by non-clinical
The Health Services Union (HSU) is calling for urgent government support to tackle escalating workforce shortages in the aged care and disability sectors, following the
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is calling on major political parties to commit to strengthening oral health services for older Australians ahead of the 2025
James Cook University (JCU) researchers are set to pilot a locally-driven care model to address the high rates of dementia in the Torres Strait. The
Australia will soon accelerate the registration process for internationally qualified nurses, with the goal of alleviating healthcare workforce shortages and reducing patient wait times across
A landmark Australian trial has sparked calls for a nationwide dementia prevention program after demonstrating that an online lifestyle intervention can significantly improve cognition in
A growing number of Australians are selecting low-tier hospital insurance to avoid an additional tax, sparking concerns about inadequate healthcare coverage. New research from Money.com.au
Victoria has achieved a remarkable 42% increase in specialist general practitioner (GP) training, with 358 new trainees set to enter the medical workforce in 2025,
In a renewed push to strengthen Australia’s rural health workforce, recent findings are shining a spotlight on the experiences of mature-aged students who are striving
The adoption of digital technology has changed the healthcare sector in Australia for the better. Australians have benefitted from new health technologies in improved care outcomes, patient experiences and cost reduction. However, there remains an
As the Australian healthcare landscape enters 2024 and beyond, a series of thought leadership pieces signal a profound transformation. From the places we live to
As Australia stands at the crossroads of an evolving healthcare landscape, the need for transformative thinking has never been clearer. In the wake of pressing