The representation of women in healthcare and medical leadership roles remains a pressing issue in Australia, signalling a broader challenge to equity and social justice
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is pushing for a national campaign aimed at promoting nursing as a lifelong and rewarding career. In their 2024-25
For many in the LGBTIQ+ community, facing the end of life can be an anxious experience. There are concerns about discrimination and not receiving respectful,
A groundbreaking study by Australia’s Heart Research Institute (HRI) suggests that a common vegetable found in many Australian households might hold the key to preventing
Few individuals embark on a journey to disrupt a sector truly. This International Women’s Day, Tamar Krebs, Founder and Executive Director of Group Homes Australia
A new Perspectives Brief from the Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research shines a light on the importance of involving older people and their carers
With demand for emergency department (ED) services in Australia growing rapidly and wait times increasing, a $1.3 million research boost has been granted that aims
Researchers at James Cook University (JCU) have uncovered significant barriers to delivering adequate healthcare in rural and remote communities of Northern Queensland due to restrictive
New research indicates that magnetite, a tiny particle found in air pollution, may trigger the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating form of dementia that
Responding to calls for more accessible and tailored healthcare, the Miles Government is set to establish four new nurse-led clinics across Queensland. These clinics aim
To get more value from Australia’s hefty $180 billion healthcare budget, health economists need a bigger say in how hospitals operate, suggests recent research from
The Dementia Australia Research Foundation is allocating $2.4 million to fund 18 projects in its 2022 Grants Program, focusing on diverse areas of dementia research.