Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - August, 2020
Official documents show thousands of highly addictive medicines and drugs have been stolen from Queensland's busiest hospitals.
Pants sizes show Army growing
New studies suggest more than a quarter of military personnel are overweight.
Vic. invests in moving offenders
The Victorian Government has put up $20 million to move perpetrators of domestic violence into new homes.
NDIA streamline suggested
A new report has called for significant changes at the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Politicians avoid binding code
Australia’s major parties have decided there is no need for a binding code of conduct for politicians.
COVIDSafe updated
Australians are again being urged to download the COVID-19 contact-tracing app, following recent updates.
Local mask testing enhanced
CSIRO has launched Australia’s first accredited face mask testing facility.
New funds for COVID mental health
Almost $60 million has been provided to boost Victoria’s mental health system as Victorians struggle under COVID-19 lockdown.
New labels to fight FASD
One of Australia's social justice commissioners has called for alcohol label reform.
AIS broken down for bottom line
Part of the Australian Institute of Sport is being sold off and turned into a centre of excellence for Paralympic and women's sports.
5G fear has real effects
Mobile phone towers are not making people sick - but the belief that they are dangerous is.
Health workers' health watched
Researchers are focusing on paramedics and other health workers’ own health and wellbeing during COVID-19.