Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a safe and effective treatment against the symptoms of menopause, new research from Monash University has found.
Portion size a problem finds UNSW
People given larger portion sizes will continue to overeat compared with those given smaller servings, even after they have been expressly told of the impact of portion size on consumption, according to new research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
VECCI joins fight against workplace flu
The Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) has announced it has joined forces with the Victorian Government in calling for employers to vaccinate their staff against this year’s strain of influenza.
Feds announce closing the gap funding
The Federal Government has announced it will deliver $777 million to fund its share of the renewed National Partnership on Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health Outcomes for a further three years ending in June 2016.
Waiting times on the increase finds AIHW
The average waiting time for elective surgery is continuing to hover at around 36 days, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Queensland announces health shakeup
The Queensland Government has announced ‘sweeping changes’ to the administration of health complaints in Queensland, following two reports tabled in State Parliament earlier this week.
Queensland unveils children's health care plan
The Queensland Government has unveiled a $3.7 million children’s health care plan that it says will improve access to specialist paediatric services.
SA locks in community sector pay rise
The South Australian Government will commit $119 million to ensure that the state’s community sector workers receive their pay rise announced under last year’s Fair Work Australia wage decision for low-paid workers.
Victoria launches new Cancer agency council
The Victorian Government has announced the official start of the new Victorian Cancer Agency (VCA) Consultative Council, to be led by Professor Robert Thomas.
Emu oil a bowel silver bullet
Emu oil has been found to have therapeutic potential for a range of common bowel diseases, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
QIMR announces breast cancer breakthrough
A team of researchers from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) have found that a particular new combination of treatments can stop brest cancer in its tracks, preventing recurrence and regrowth.
UWA to tackle workplace asthma and cancer
A new research project launched by the University of Western Australia (UWA) will see a team of scientists investigate the causes of work-related cancer and asthma.
Immunisation debate fires up
Over 70,000 Australian children are not fully immunised, significantly increasing the risk of spreading previously controlled contagious diseases according to a new report released by the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA).
More young women swearing the Hippocratic Oath finds ABS
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released a new analysis of data from the 2011 Census about our doctors and nurses as part of the Australian Social Trends series.
Tasmania tables Reproductive Health Bill
Tasmanian women will be able to seek a termination to their pregnancy up to 16 weeks under new legislation tabled in the State’s House of Assembly.
Australia and Singapore team up to fight infectious diseases
The Australian and Singaporean Governments have announced a new collaborative medical research partnership aimed at tackling three of the most infectious diseases in the Asia-Pacific region.
New funding for health partnerships
The Federal Government has announced that 11 Partnerships for Better Health will share in $7.9 million in funding.
Tasmania passes national leading' mental health reform
The Tasmanian Government has passed major mental health reform through the State Parliament, giving mental health consumers and their carers a greater say in treatment and management of their illness.
New agreement to make workplaces more mental health friendly
National mental health advocate beyondblue and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) have signed a new partnership aimed at making the country’s workplaces more mental health friendly.
NSW unveils new asbestos management plan
The New South Wales Government has unveiled a new plan aimed at significantly reducing the incidences of asbestos-related diseases across the state.
AMA calls for young health policy
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called for the formation of a national health policy for young people to combat the rising rates of obesity, anxiety, depression and substance abuse.