21 May 2024

Is prescription affordability impacting hospitalisations?

Research has revealed patients unable to pay for medication are ending up in hospitals, as doctors call for cost-of-living relief.

21 May 2024

Palliative Medicine Institute needed to address care gaps for rural communities

People in rural Australia die earlier the further they live from major cities and yet they have less opportunity to receive specialist palliative care than their urban counterparts.

21 May 2024

Update on Independent Review of Reportable Deaths and Death Reporting Processes

The circumstances regarding an additional number of deaths that occurred at the Launceston General Hospital will be reviewed, following advice from the Independent Review – Reportable Deaths and Death Reporting Processes.

21 May 2024

Help design healthcare services for multicultural communities and homeless people

Two groups in South Western Sydney have been identified as needing better support to access to healthcare:

21 May 2024

World-first drug developed to help fight sepsis in children

Children’s Health Queensland researchers have tested a new drug that could prevent sepsis deaths in children.

20 May 2024

Update to National Palliative Care Standards released

At a key moment in Australia’s health reform journey, the long-standing benchmark for the delivery of quality palliative care has been updated.

20 May 2024

Age lowered for bowel cancer screening

From the age of 45, eligible Australians will soon be able to screen with the national program as part of this year’s Federal Budget package.

20 May 2024

Thank you to our valued National Asthma Council volunteers

It’s National Volunteer Week (20-26 May 2024), an opportunity to highlight the important role of volunteers in our community.

20 May 2024

Call for applications: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee

Applications are invited from registered Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioners, educators and accreditation experts for appointment to the Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander Health Practice Committee.

20 May 2024

NACCHO 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacist Scholarship recipients announced

NACCHO has announced the successful recipients of the 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacist Scholarship, proudly supported by a grant from Sanofi Australia.