Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The Northern Territory Government has announced funding of $1.5 million for the establishment of Australia’s first child development research centre.
The funding, allocated to the Menzies School of Health Research, forms part of the Territory 2030 Strategic Plan commitment to create an institute for education and child development.
“It was our Government that commissioned the Board of Inquiry in the Child Protection System, accepted all of the Board’s recommendations, and announced the Territory’s first stand alone agency – the Department of Children and Families – tasked with child protection and wellbeing,” Chief Minister Paul Henderson said.
Victoria announces $22.2 million for heart disease and diabetes awareness
The Victorian Government has announced a $22.2 million package for the Life! Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program.
Panel announced for health and medical research review
The Federal Government has announced that Australian of the Year Simon McKeon will chair a new independent review of health and medical research in Australia and recommend a 10-year strategic health and medical research plan for the nation.
Pallative care funding for Redlands Hospital
The Federal and Queensland State Governments have announced a $5.9 million funding package to build palliative care services at Redlands Hospital.
Chair appointed to Victorian Children's Council
The Victorian State Government has announced the appointment of an internationally renowned researcher and academic to chair the Victorian Children’s Council.
Diet key to preventing adolescent mental health problems
Deakin University health researchers have found that poor diet may be a risk factor for mental health problems during adolescence.
New Rural and Remote Primary Health Care research centre opened
Monash University’s School of Rural Health in Bendigo has been awarded $2.5 million to establish a Centre of Research Excellence in Rural and Remote Primary Health Care ensuring greater access to better health services in rural Australia.
Monash to showcase health research
Monash University has announced it will be showcasing its research on knowledge translation, chronic disease management and e-health.
New health watchdog passes senate
The Federal Government has announced the passage of legislation to establish the new National Health Performance Authority.
Nominations open for NSW Award for Cardiovascular Research
The NSW Government is encouraging nominations for the inaugural Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research.
Computer technology to assist in brain repair
Research conducted by a Curtin University engineer promises to find the solution to many of the human brain’s most complex problems, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, autism and stroke.
Global study offers new hope for regulating blood pressure
Researchers at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with more than 200 centres from 24 countries have identified DNA links to blood pressure which could lead to new treatments for cardiovascular disease.
Study finds Australians pay more for medicine
Australians are paying more out of their own pockets for medicines than people in many other countries, according to a new study.
Research predicts significant increase in kidney disease
Research released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows cases of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) treated with dialysis or kidney transplantation are expected to increase significantly over the coming decade.
Research grant to help stroke victims
Researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Institute are conducting research on how to assist stroke victims repair swallowing functions, which brake down in more than 50 per cent of
Singapore and Australia sign health research MoU
Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote exchange between the two countries in the areas of health and medical research.
States show patchy performance on elective surgery waiting lists
In its third and final report on elective surgery waiting list, the Council of Australian Governments’ National Partnership on elective surgery waiting lists (COAG) found that state and territory governments had achieved mixed results in reforming the area.
Oral Health CRC launched
The Federal Government has launched the new Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
NSW budget: Health overview
The New South Wales Budget has outlined $1.34 billion in spending on mental health services in 2011-12, marking an increase of $109 million from last year's State Budget.
National health reform plan released
The Federal Government has published its plan for national health reform implementation, which will deal with improving public hospitals, increasing transparency and lessening waste.
Chair of National Mental Health Commission appointed
Monsignor David Cappo has been announced as the Chair of the Nation Mental Health Commission, the body behind driving the Federal Government’s planned mental health reforms.