Archived News for Health Sector Professionals

Professor Andreas Strasser has been awarded the $50,000 Victoria Prize for his research into the workings of cancer cells.

Professor Strasser, whose research provides ‘invaluable insight into how cells work,’ was awarded the prize by State Minister Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher.

Health Collaborative Research Network director appointed

Professor Sonj Hall been recruited as Director of the new Health Collaborative Research Network, which has $5.53 million in Commonwealth funding to develop partnerships between CQUniversity and the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and Curtin University.

CQU to open new Allied Health Clinic at Rockhampton

A new $9 million public-access Allied Health clinic is to be constructed at the Rockhampton campus of Central Queensland University as part of a $12 million investment in new allied health programs in 2012.

New president of Australian Society for Medical Research announced

CQUniversity sleep and fatigue specialist Associate Professor Naomi Rogers has been announced as President Elect of the Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR), the peak professional society representing Australian health and medical research.

AIFS finds alarming rate of smoking and drinking amongst pregnant women

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found that 18 per cent of surveyed pregnant women have smoked, while 38 per cent reported to have continued to consume alcohol.

Queensland announces advisory council for mental health commission

The Queensland Government has announced members of the Advisory Committee that will assist the government to establish the state’s first independent mental health commission.

Research shows Vitamin B reduces work stress

Increasing Vitamin B intake could significantly reduce work-related stress, a clinical trial conducted at Swinburne University of Technology has shown.

Federal Government announces new Stem Cells Australia research initiative

The Federal Government has announced a $21 million research initiative into stem cell research.

Bulk billing continues to grow

The Federal Government has announced record levels of bulk billing rates throughout the country, with Federal Minister for Health and Aging Nicola Roxon saying the trend supports growing demand in the sector.

AIHW publishes lung cancer findings

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIWH) has published a new report that shows an increase in the prevalence of lung cancer in women, while also showing that rates in men are trending downwards.

AIHW records high demand for hearing services in Indigenous population

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released data that shows that almost 1,3000 children were referred for hearing health services as part of the child health checks in Northern Territory, with nearly 70 per cent of children receiving follow up services.

Federal Government outlines 'historic' payrise for carers

The Federal Government has outlined a $2 billion package that will aim to deliver an ‘historic pay rise’ to 150,000 of Australia’s lowest paid workers in social and community services sector, the majority of which are women.

Stem cell hope for Parkinson's sufferers

A team of research scientists at the University of Melbourne has pioneered a new technique using stem cells that could begin to the damage inflicted by Parkinson’s disease.

Victoria announces preferred bidder for cancer centre

The Victorian Government has announced Plenary Health as the preferred bidder for the construction of the state’s $1 billion new Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC)

Figures show massive increase in diabetes

Figures released by Diabetes Australia show a ‘staggering’ increase in rates of diabetes, with over 250,000 Victorians living with the disease, and 73 new cases being diagnosed in the state daily.

Social media could be key to a healthy society

Researchers at Adelaide University are about to commence a two-year research study with the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide’s north that will aim to ascertain how social networks and new communication technologies influence behavior relating to health.

Visa and training doubt fuels medical student exodus

The University of Wollongong’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Don Iverson, has called for reform after claiming that international medical students are likely to head back overseas because of a shortage of training positions and uncertainty regarding achieving residency status.

NHMRC releases Clinical Practice Points on ADHD

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has published a public comment draft Clinical Practice Points (CPPs) on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents.

Federal Government announces new Indigenous health plan

The Federal Government has announced the formation of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait island Health Plan, aimed at closing the gap in life expectancy and infant mortality between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Australians and the broader population.