Collaborative and integrated model of practice is necessary. The Australian Greens are calling for a more unified approach to make homebirths a suitable option for Australian mothers. Senator Rachel Siewert, Greens health spokesperson, said homebirth was a popular option in ...

Study shows information is a powerful weapon in combating depression among the elderly. Education is the key to reducing depression in older Australians, according to a new study from The Australian National University. Professor Helen Christensen and Dr Janine Walker ...

Western Australia moves to introduce controversial laws to boost transplant rate. Western Australia could become the first state in Australia to introduce opt-out organ donor laws. Currently, people must opt-in to the provision, but only 16 per cent of West ...

A new national nurses’ forum which will extend support and resources to asbestos sufferers has been established. The Australia and New Zealand - Lung Cancer Nurses Forum (ANZ-LCNF has been established to provide a forum for specialist nurses working with ...

Government announces new round of scholarships. The Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler has announced a new round of scholarships under the Supporting a Professional Aged Care Workforce Program. "The scholarships available under this program provide aged care ...

Nurses use Mental Health Week to call for more action to treat chronic illness. The detrimental impact of untreated mental health disorders on patients suffering from chronic illnesses will be a focus of Mental Health Week. ANF federal secretary Lee ...

Specialist nurses are in high demand. Despite job vacancies nationwide falling in September, health care professionals remain in demand. Job agency IPA Recruitment said the number of job vacancies fell 5.7 per cent in September, following a steady August. IPA ...

World-first $100 million health research centre opens. After three years of constant pain and visits to numerous doctors and specialists, 18-year-old Sam McKnoulty thought the wound on his foot that refused to heal would be with him for life. That ...

A high number of people are presenting to the ED with elevated blood sugar levels but are unwilling to do anything about it, new research shows. More proof of Australia's looming diabetes "tsunami" has emerged, along with signs many of ...

Nurses welcome boost for clinical placements in regional Australia. Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced the start of more funding for health services in regional communities. The opening of applications for the new round of funding under the Health and ...