Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Joined by researchers from the University of Queensland, an international group of scientists have discovered how traditional Chinese medicine could be a key weapon in the fight against type 2 diabetes.
Exemplar named preferred bidder for Bendigo Hospital
The Victorian Government has named the Exemplar consortium as the preferred bidder for the new Bendigo Hospital project.
Government launches health research review
The Federal Government has released a new report into the state of health and medical research in the country.
Mission Australia boss laments DSP growth
Mission Australia CEO, Toby Hall, has publically called for reform to the nation’s Disability Insurance Pension, saying that the scheme is failing people at their most vulnerable.
NSW Premier Awards nominations open
The New South Wales Government has announced nominations for the 2013 Premier’s Award for Individual Excellence and Achievement are now open.
MCRI cracks puberty mental health puzzle
Children who have an earlier onset of puberty are significantly more likely to experience poorer mental health, according to a new study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI).
Researchers crack epilepsy gene enigma
Working in conjunction with a team of international research specialists, University of South Australia researchers have tracked down a hereditary gene responsible for a common form of epilepsy, known as focal or partial epilepsy.
UC to examine natural disaster PTSD
The University of Canterbury (UC) has launched a new research program aimed at examining how trauma is understood by the public and medical community, and what sort of treatment is made available after traumatic events.
Victoria to get $37 million boost to mental health services
Victoria will receive an additional $37 million in funding over four years to deliver new initiatives under the Commonwealth-State National Partnership Agreement Supporting Mental Health Reform.
4-in-1 needle to roll out
The Federal Government has announced that Australian children will begin receiving a new needle that will fully protect them from measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
UNSW launches new Health leaders program
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has launched a new workplace-based professional doctorate aimed at creating a new generation of leaders in public health.
Indigenous health spending hits $4.6 billion
The Federal Government’s health expenditure on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations has hit $4.6 billion, or 3.7 per cent of the total health expenditure, in the 2010-11 period, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Study cracks cancer gene code
A team of international scientists, including from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), have identified more than 60 regions of the human genome that can significantly increase a person’s risk of breast, prostate and ovarian cancer.
Aussies mindful of our health finds ABS
In 2011-12 over half of us regularly checked our skin for changes in freckles or moles, according to the second set of results released from the Australian Health Survey.
Mental health spending hits $6.9 billion
Annual spending on mental health services in Australia has risen to $6.9 billion, according to new figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
ACCC releases private health insurance report
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its annual report into accusations of anti-competitive behaviour of private health funds and insurance providers.
NDIS passes Parliament
The Federal Government has successfully passed the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill through Parliament, paving the way for the creation of a new national agency aimed at supporting people with a disability, their families and carers.
Record number of GPs in training
Australians are set to reap the benefit of the largest number of GP’s per capita after the Federal Government released figures that show that 1108 graduates are enrolled in the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT), filling all available places.
Report details disability poverty
Over 620,000 Australians with a disability are living below the internationally accepted poverty line, according to a new report released by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS).
SA responds to health review
The South Australian Government has announced its formal response to the recommendations of the McCann review of the state’s non-hospital based services.
NSW launches lung cancer awareness campaign
The New South Wales Government and the Cancer Institute NSW have launched a new public education campaigned aimed at increasing the rates of early detection of lunch cancer.