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Govt. to fast-track foreign nurses into Australian workforce
The Albanese government has announced a new scheme for the removal of red tape to allow a record number of…
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Industry & Reform
NDIS provider slapped with record fine after choking death
An NDIS provider has been slapped with a record civil penalty after a man choked to death on food in…
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Industry & Reform
Too many Australians miss out on essential medical care every year. Here’s how to fix ‘GP deserts’
Some communities are “GP deserts”, where there are too few GPs to ensure everyone can get the care they need…
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Looming mental health crisis – 200 psychiatrists due to walk off the job in NSW
The New South Wales mental health system is teetering on the verge of collapse as hundreds of psychiatrists are due…
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Industry & Reform
Government rolls out free vaccine program for pregnant Australians
Expectant mothers will have access to free vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from next month under a major expansion of…
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Industry & Reform
Almost 1 million Australians are LGBTQIA+ – and for the first time, there’s a new national health plan for them
Jennifer Power, La Trobe University; Joel Anderson, La Trobe University; Natalie Amos, La Trobe University, and Ruby Grant, La Trobe…
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Industry & Reform
“Loopholes” making private health more expensive, calls for independent authority
Millions of Australians have been paying more for private health cover as providers have found ‘loopholes’ that allow them to…
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Specialty Focus
Calls to end “age of shame” at NSW Drug Summit
Experts came together last week in a bid to address a “pervasive” issue that “touches all parts of our community”,…
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Public hospitals performing more elective surgeries than ever before
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has revealed that Australia's public hospitals admitted the highest number of elective…
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COVID-19
Covid-19 cases spiking ahead of the holiday season
Experts are urging the community to stay vigilant about Covid-19 this upcoming holiday season, with a new survey revealing 91…
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