Clinical Practice
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Breaking the silence on dementia
As dementia cases continue to rise, researchers and advocates are calling for better support, greater understanding and more open conversations…
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Midwives push for insurance fix
Homebirth advocates are urging the federal government to address an insurance gap they say could reduce access to homebirth services…
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Can birth debriefs prevent trauma?
As awareness of birth trauma grows, researchers are questioning whether routine postnatal debriefing is effective and encouraging more individualised approaches…
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ANMF calls for major aged care reforms
The ANMF has launched a new national aged care campaign after a survey of more than 3,500 workers found ongoing…
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NSW reports 10% midwife workforce growth
NSW has increased its midwifery workforce by more than 10 per cent since 2023, while expanding continuity of care models…
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NT legalises voluntary assisted dying
New Northern Territory laws will allow eligible adults experiencing intolerable suffering from terminal illness to access voluntary assisted dying, while…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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