Health
New ad campaign finds pulse for new public AEDs
The South Australian Government has launched a new advertising campaign to inform the public about the newly widespread availability of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)...
Queensland researchers make ageing and metabolic disorder breakthrough
University of Queensland researchers say the discovery of a new stress reduction role for a naturally occurring molecule in the body could lead to...
Twins study finds social connections key to better mental health in older Australians
Research from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW Sydney has found that social interactions in later life are largely shaped by life experiences...
SA Govt voices support for laryngectomy devices
The South Australian Government is investing $3 million to give laryngectomy patients free access to medical devices.
It’s a first for the state, providing much-needed...
Queensland health audit report finds room for IT and security control improvements
Queensland's Audit Office has today tabled its Health 2025 report in Parliament, which summarises the audit results of the state's health entities, including the Department of...
New midwifery group practice model delivered for Monaro
Women and families in the Snowy Monaro region are set to benefit from improved access to midwifery continuity of care, with the launch of...
Health Minister tours new billion-dollar Frankston Hospital
Victorian Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, has toured the new $1.1 billion Frankston Hospital's expanded women’s and children’s facilities ahead of doors opening to...
Build contract awarded for WA mental health service
The WA Government has awarded a contract for the construction of the Broome Step Up/Step Down (SUSD) to EMCO Building.
The company will construct the...
Senior cop to lead WA illegal tobacco trade crackdown
The WA Government has unveiled a range of new measures aimed at cracking down on the state's illegal tobacco trade.
Under the new measures, Superintendent...
Five charged over ‘secret payments’ to Queensland Health officials for medical device deals
Five people are facing serious criminal charges in relation to a Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) investigation which found that representatives of a medical...
ACT peer-led drug treatment support framework launched
A new framework is aiming to improve access to drug treatment in the ACT through inclusive and timely support led by workers with lived...
NSW Health support steps up for Bondi community
NSW Health is stepping up mental health support for anyone impacted by the tragic incident at Bondi on Sunday, with trained mental health clinicians...
$3.38 million pledged for new regional NSW cerebral palsy centre
The NSW Government is investing $3.38 million in a key project in the Hunter to improve disability care for people with cerebral palsy under...
Human trial tests ultrasound treatment for dementia
Scanning ultrasound to potentially treat Alzheimer's disease has been found to be safe and well tolerated in a first-in-human pilot study conducted by University...
Victoria extends aged care equipment program
Victorian Minister for Ageing, Ingrid Stitt, has announced an extension to applications for the Residential Aged Care Equipment Program, which will now remain open...
