Communities of practice helping to connect minds and influence change With the current shortage of healthcare workers, it has become imperative to strengthen the capabilities of our existing workforce. Ensuring that nurses are given the right training to succeed in ...

“To make a difference, all it takes is one idea and one person who is willing to do something about it,” says Bonnie Boezeman AO, the benefactor of CEW’s Leadership in Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship, which has just opened for ...

In the ever-changing healthcare landscape, the locum role has become increasingly vital, particularly in rural and remote areas where access to medical professionals can be challenging. The Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) locums are fully credentialled and supported by ...

In a vast and often isolated landscape of rural and remote Australia, healthcare professionals face a unique challenge: taking essential leave without disrupting the critical services they provide. In recognition of this significant ongoing issue, a rural and remote locum ...

Whiteley has a long-standing commitment to research and innovation. In the past few decades, Whiteley have been working hard to provide better solutions for healthcare. In April 2023, Whiteley expanded their Bactol® range to include Bactol® 90. Bactol® 90% alcohol ...

Have you checked your rating as a passenger on Uber lately? If you had just one out of five stars, you’d be seriously worried that drivers would avoid you. (Hot tip: slamming the car door can get you marked down ...

Registered Nurses (RNs) are required to maintain their skills in all aspects of their daily clinical practice. Today’s RNs are working across acute care, emergency care, general practice, aged and disability care, community care and more, and need to be ...

Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month, held annually in May, raises community awareness of the social, economic, and personal impacts of domestic and family violence, and the support available to those affected. Everyone has the right to feel safe and ...

What is the Gut Microbiota? The human body is inhabited by trillions of microbes, mostly bacteria but also viruses and fungi (1). The majority of these microbes inhabit the human intestinal system, which is called the gut microbiota (Figure 1). ...

Leave requests and unexpected absences in health facilities are often difficult to cover when the casual pool of staff are in short supply. This scenario is all too real for rural and remote health services around Australia and the weight ...