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Industry & Reform
Postpartum care in inquiry spotlight
A new Senate Select Committee will investigate women’s health issues including postpartum care, fertility and women’s pain, with health groups welcoming the opportunity to address gaps in support for women and families.
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Aged Care
Government extends CHSP to 2029
The government's decision to retain CHSP until 2029 has been welcomed by providers and advocates, with Aged Care Minister Sam Rae promising extensive consultation on the future of community-based aged care services.
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Workforce
Women 70% of global health workforce
Women have driven the remarkable growth of the global health workforce over the past three decades, but a new study estimates the world still needs an additional 34.4 million health workers to achieve moderate universal health coverage.
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Culturally Informed Care
Connection to Country is healthcare
Connection to Country is increasingly recognised as a foundational determinant of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with research linking cultural connection and custodianship to improved wellbeing outcomes.
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Health & Wellbeing
Violence, shortages plague aged care: ANMF
A new survey of more than 3,500 aged care workers has found persistent staffing shortages, widespread workplace violence and ongoing concerns about provider accountability despite recent reforms across the sector.
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Industry & Reform
First National Nursing Workforce Strategy launched
Australia’s first National Nursing Workforce Strategy has been launched, with nursing organisations welcoming the roadmap while calling for funding, accountability and implementation measures to ensure it delivers lasting workforce reform across the profession.
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Midwifery
Vitamin K uptake falls as experts urge awareness
Declining vitamin K uptake among newborns in Australia and overseas has prompted renewed attention on a treatment widely recommended at birth to protect babies from serious bleeding and potentially fatal complications.
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Wages
SA nurses, midwives vote down pay deal
South Australian nurses and midwives have voted to reject the state government's proposed enterprise agreement, despite union leaders recommending its acceptance, sending the dispute towards arbitration.
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Culturally Informed Care
Jewish patients experience ‘real fear’ in hospitals
A royal commission has heard some Jewish patients fear disclosing their religion in hospital settings, with concerns about anti-Semitism affecting healthcare experiences and prompting renewed focus on ensuring culturally safe, inclusive care for all patients.
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Health & Wellbeing
What remote health workers want
Safe housing, flexible leave and financial incentives are among the top priorities for healthcare workers in remote Australia, according to new research examining how to address persistent workforce shortages.
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Industry & Reform
Nurses gain PBS prescribing powers
Registered nurses will be able to prescribe PBS-subsidised medicines for the first time from October, with the Federal Government and nursing leaders saying the reform will improve access to care, particularly in aged care and rural communities.
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Digital Health
Telstra outage reveals health system vulnerability
The Telstra outage disrupted more than emergency calls. Experts say modern healthcare’s dependence on mobile networks means telehealth, medical devices and access to health information may all have been affected.
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