Australia’s vaccine rollout is “on track” after a second delivery of Pfizer vaccines arrived in the country on Tuesday. Health Minister Greg Hunt said the development gave him confidence in the reliability of supply from Europe. “The consistency of supply ...
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Latest study shows growing resistance and hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccine
New analysis from the Australian National University shows resistance and hesitancy towards a COVID-19 vaccination is growing in Australia. The study is based on a longitudinal survey of 3,500 Australians that tracked individuals’ responses prior to the pandemic taking place, ...
More »AstraZeneca becomes second COVID vaccine to get TGA approval
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted provisional approval for the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. In a statement, TGA said Australians can be confident that the regulator's review process was rigorous and of the highest standard. It ...
More »Finding out what matters most to residents of aged care
Researchers from Macquarie University have identified the three most important care needs to people living in residential aged care. After conducting a number of visits to homes the research found they are: being treated with respect by staff members, opportunities ...
More »COVID vaccine: government releases training, reveals proof of vaccination certificates
The government has announced the release of training modules for staff who will administer the COVID-19 vaccines to the Australian public. Developed in partnership with the Australian College of Nursing, the free training covers multi-dose vials, handling and storage of ...
More »MP calls for dismissal of care facility’s senior management
An Australian politician is calling for the senior management of a South Australian aged care facility to be stood down following public outrage over its approach to a scabies outbreak at one of its hostels. Frank Pangallo, a South Australian ...
More »Vaccinate at-risk Aussies then send supplies to countries in need: experts
Vaccinate the most at-risk Australians – then send surplus supplies to countries that need them. That’s the message from ethics researcher Dr Ben Bramble and infectious diseases specialist Professor Peter Collignon. The pair, from Australian National University, argued in an ...
More »Tipsy or tanked? Study shows it’s tough to tell
‘I’m fine.’ It’s the slurred catchcry of many a drunk person and new research has explored the tendency to underestimate levels of intoxication. Researchers interviewed 388 students outside three concerts at the University of Otago during Orientation Week festivities. They ...
More »Albanese names new health, aged care ministers in cabinet reshuffle
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has appointed new figures to the party’s health and aged care portfolios in today’s cabinet reshuffle. Albanese named climate spokesperson Mark Butler as the new Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing – a somewhat new portfolio ...
More »Fund names first nominees in awards based on UN’s global goals
HESTA has revealed the first nominees in its new awards shining a light on health and community services professionals who are taking positive steps to create a better world. The superannuation fund’s Impact Awards were created to recognise individuals, teams ...
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