Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The Federal Government’s Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s (AHPRA) has come under criticism from across the health care industry for problems and inefficiencies in administering the registration of health practitioners.
The Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee inquiry into the administration of health practitioner registration by AHPRA has received 238 submissions from organisations and individuals, many highlighting concerns about delays in processing health practitioner registration, in many cases resulting in practitioners being unable to operate as their registration had expired.
AHPRA came into operation in July last year as a result of the Intergovernmental Agreement in March 2008, which resulted in replacing a complex system of state and territory based jurisdictional registration, across ten discrete health professions, with a nationally operated scheme under one piece of national legislation.
Fellowships for WA nurses and midwives
Three Western Australian nurses and midwives have each been awarded a $20,000 fellowship to fund research projects that will be aimed at improving patient care in Western Australia.
AHHA welcomes mental health care Budget, finds dental care lacking
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has welcomed the ‘much-needed’ attention to mental health in the 2011-12 Federal Budget, but has called for a comprehensive oral health program to address the nation's declining dental health standards.
Mixed Budget bag for country's health
Almost $70 million is expected to be delivered to two major South Australian hospitals as the Federal Government prepares to deliver its 2011-12 Federal Budget.
Health Workforce Australia calls for Older People Program tender
Health Workforce Australia (HWA) has called for qualified consultants and contractors to submit a tender to undertake a case study on the delivery of the HWA Workforce Innovation and Reform: Caring for Older People (CFOP) program as part of the HWA’s planned national program in workforce reform.
HWA releases directions paper
Health Workforce Australia (HWA) has released the first directions paper after it’s publishing of the Clinical Supervision Support Program (CSSP).
$220 million for Tamworth Hospital
The Federal Government has announced a $220 million major redevelopment scheme for New South Wales’ Tamworth Hospital.
Victorian Government releases priority plan for health system
The Victorian State Government has released the Victorian Health Priorities Framework 2012-22, outlining planned reforms over the coming decade.
NT announces new hospital and health funding
The Northern Territory Government has announced a $150 million investment in health and hospital health infrastructure. The package, announced in the lead up to the Territory’s 2011-12 budget, includes the construction of a new Palmerston hospital.
$75 million injection for regional Queensland mental health
The Federal Government has announced a $75 million injection in regional Queensland mental health in the 2011-12 Federal Budget. The funding is aimed at creating 134 new mental health beds in the state’s regional areas.
$13.75 million for North Queensland health
The Federal Government has announced a total of $13.75 million in investment in local hospital and mental health services in North Queensland.
$6.6 million for Rockhampton health
The Federal Government has announced a $6.6 million injection for the Rockhampton Mater Misericordiae Hospital in the 2011-12 Budget.
$26.07 million for Victorian Cancer Care Service
The Federal Government has announced a $26.07 million contribution towards the construction of a Cancer Care Service that will care for the residents of Geelong and the surrounding Ballerine Penninsula.
Boost to WA paramedic numbers
The Western Australia Government has announced the planned recruitment of an additional 309 paramedics and officers over the next four years following a review of the state’s St John ambulance services.
Funding boost for Frankston and Echuca hospitals
The Victorian Government has announced a $36 million injection into Frankston hospital for the facility’s redevelopment and expansion.
NT budget boosts health spending
The Northern Territory health portfolio has been allocated a record $1.115 billion in the 2011-12 budget, a $25 million rise on last year.
ACT Health shows more staff, bed and services
The latest report into public hospital performance in the ACT has found increased efficiency, more clinical staff and higher than average bed capacity provided to the Canberra community.
Health report shows improvement
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report released on April 29 shows an increase of 378 beds since the Federal Government’s $20 billion health injection in 2008.
Skills shortages in NSW hinder recovery
Skills shortages are continuing to have a significant impact on business performance in New South Wales, according to the recently released NSW Business Chamber - Commonwealth Bank Business Conditions Survey for the March 2011 quarter.
Nominations called for WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
Co-workers can nominate a nurse or midwife in a range of categories, encompassing all aspects of health care.
Health reform simulation to feed into reform process
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) is convening a National Health Reform Simulation Event on 21-22 June in Canberra. The simulation will test the Commonwealth and state governments’ health reform plans and will contribute to their effective implementation.