Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Vaccine requirement reconsidered
NSW Health is consulting about proposed changes to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements ...
New Alzheimer's attack targeted
New research suggests mRNA could be used to target Alzheimer’s disease.
Air standards outlined
Experts say new standards are needed for indoor air quality in public buildings.
NDIS drives jobs boost
Reports say that close to a third of jobs created last year were for the NDIS.
COVID probe shows submissions
The Commonwealth has issued an update on its ongoing COVID-19 inquiry.
Population issue plotted
A new study predicts that by 2050, 76 per cent of countries will experience fertility rates below that required to maintain their population.
Disinformation generation tested
Experts say many AI tools lack adequate safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation.
NDIS shift outlined
Bill Shorten has announced plans for a new, more sustainable NDIS within five years.
Sports funds unjustified
A WA Auditor General's report on sports spending has raised pork-barrelling allegations.
Meat missed in climate plan
Experts have criticised a new UN climate change plan that fails to account for meat-eating.
Pig kidney transplant completed
Surgeons in the US have transplanted a gene-edited pig kidney into a patient.
Call to improve indoor air
Scientists and industry leaders are pushing for action on clean indoor air.
Community health boost seen
Building a sense of community could be key to improving people’s mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.
NDIS group seeks grifts
The Federal Government has announced a new taskforce to crack down on overcharging of NDIS participants.