Extra spending would allow for hundreds of additional lives to be saved, a new study finds. As health experts await a decision on whether bowel cancer screening will continue to exist in Australia, a study has shown how an expanded ...

A Perth nurse and keen cyclist will ride more than 4200kms to raise money for research into cystic fibrosis. Thirty-three days, 4200km and two guys on their bikes doesn’t only add up to an epic adventure, but hope for thousands ...

Establishing an efficient price for hospital services is a very complex issue which will take time, warns experts. Health professionals are urging the government to go slowly in its introduction of activity-based funding for public hospitals, with concerns raised that ...

Increasing the number of indigenous nurses may be challenging, however, it is not impossible. It has been recognised internationally that increasing the number of Indigenous people working as health professionals is linked to the improved health status of indigenous people. ...

Savvy providers have realised student nurses can fill today’s AIN shifts, but can also be a source of new blood for tomorrow’s workforce. Cathy Wever reports. Despite the sometimes low prestige associated with working as assistants in nursing (AIN), which ...

Providing nurses with career development opportunities is essential in growing a professional aged care workforce. Providing nurses with career development opportunities is essential in growing a professional aged care workforce according to Bupa Learning and Development Manager Margaret Ryan. And ...

Opinion is divided over the latest GPS monitoring device for people living with dementia. Darragh O Keeffe reports. An Australian company is releasing what it claims is “the world’s first personal mobile emergency alert system, providing 24-hour monitoring and tracking”of ...

Ratios will be progressively implemented in NSW hospitals starting March NSW nurses have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a new pay and conditions package which should ensure hundreds more nurses working in state hospitals. The package was offered by the ...

NSW needs to have its own funding system as part of national health agreement, says Premier. Gillard government faces an uphill battle to finalise its national health agreement by the middle of this year if comments by NSW Premier Kristina ...

One third of Australia’s aged care residents are estimated to be living with depression. Figures showing nursing home residents are experiencing high rates of depression is a reminder that the aged care sector needs more skilled staff, such as nurse ...