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Hidden workforce saves Australia $13.2b

Mar 23, 2017

Carers supporting Australians with mental illness are providing services that would cost governments $13.2 billion to replace, a new report has found. (more…)

Fatal snake bites in Australia

Mar 23, 2017

The first new report in a quarter of a century on death by snake bite in Australia has revealed most victims are male, most victims are bitten in the warmer…

What to do in a disaster: new guide for health professionals

Mar 21, 2017

A world-first grass-roots guide for doctors, nurses, paramedics and other health professionals will give them a much-needed common language to deal with the growing number of natural and man-made disasters…

Consumer involvement in their own healthcare

Mar 21, 2017

Recognising the importance of consumer involvement in health and aged care will significantly deliver a better and more sustainable Australian health system, said the Secretary of the Federal Department of…

New Code of Ethics for doctors

Mar 17, 2017

The AMA released its new Code of Ethics, which was comprehensively reviewed in 2016 and ratified by the AMA Federal Council at its November 2016 meeting. (more…)

$115 million for more Commonwealth Home Support services

Mar 14, 2017

More older Australians will be able to continue to live independently at home and in their communities with $115 million in extra aged-care funding support from the Australian Government. (more…)

Make a sound investment on World Hearing Day

Mar 3, 2017

The ability to hear is something many of us take for granted and on World Hearing Day (March 3rd) we are reminded to take care of our hearing health by…

Safety of health workers put first

Feb 24, 2017

Front line workers and patients will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence in hospitals and mental health services through the second round of the Victorian Government’s…

PMH celebrates 310 years of volunteers' service

Dec 16, 2016

The festive season’s spirit of giving has been celebrated early at Princess Margaret Hospital, with 10 volunteers honoured for their individual contributions of 25 years’ service or more. (more…)