Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - November, 2012
A recent study cited by Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) has found significant and widespread releases of methane and carbon dioxide concentrations around a coal seam gas field near Tara, Queensland.
Tasmania launches Health Experts Group
The Tasmanian Government has announced the formation of an expert clinical group that will be responsible for driving reform and positive change in the State’s health system.
Adelaide details the effects of preterm births
Children born prematurely are significantly more likely to suffer brain developmental problems in their teenage years, according to new research conducted by the University of Adelaide.
New report details cost of perinatal depression
The Federal Government has released new research that reveals over 1800 Australian parents are diagnosed every week with post and antenatal depression at a cost of $433 million to the economy.
Tasmania passes mental health rights legislation
The Tasmanian Government has successfully passed mental health legislation that seeks to ensure human rights of mental health consumers are strictly observed.
SA moves to pass advance care bill
The South Australian Government has tabled legislation before Parliament that would aim to streamline communications and decision sharing over future health care, accommodation and personal matters.
Experts to discuss cyber security
A panel of leading international experts on wireless devices and health will discuss the latest global research on the safety of devices such as mobile phones and phone towers at the Science and Wireless public workshop at Swinburne University of Technology.
Forum to tackle bird flu announced
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHRMC) has convened a discussion panel of leading H5N1 bird flue experts to discuss research to assist the Asia Pacific’s response to future epidemics of the disease.
Government praises progress on interns
The Federal Government has welcomed news that a number of jurisdictions will now work co-operative to fund additional medical internship training private and public hospitals.
NSW to fund innovative health apps
The New South Wales Government has announced a $20,000 competition aimed at encouraging the commercial development of apps for smartphones and tablets aimed at improving the health system and patient outcomes.
OPC slams self-regulation attempts
The Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) has released comprehensive research from investigations into Australia’s self-regulatory system for food marketing.
WA announces child and adolescent health research funding
The Western Australian Government has handed a $500,00 cheque to Telethon 2012, as well as $1 million in funding for a new child and adolescent health research program.
Australians living longer finds ABS
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the highest life expectancy estimates ever recorded in Australia.