According to Monash University 2021, ‘Vicarious trauma’ (VT) describes the cumulative effects of exposure to information about traumatic events and experiences, potentially leading to distress, dissatisfaction, hopelessness and serious mental and physical health problems.  VT can directly impact a person’s ...

A nursing professor said she felt immense pride as she watched her daughter graduate with a nursing degree from the same university she taught at. Barbara Black, who works as a nursing lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), ...

Women from disadvantaged backgrounds in rural Australia are facing significant barriers to accessing quality maternity care, new research shows. A recent study from Victoria's La Trobe University found women living in remote areas are to be at a far higher ...

Australia will hold a first-ever public consultation exclusively for the LGBTIQA+ community to identify the greatest disparities affecting access to healthcare. Last Friday, a newly established expert advisory group for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, ...

A leading academic in domestic violence prevention has underscored the influence of stigma towards abuse among people seeking healthcare support. In Australia, nearly eight women and two men are hospitalised daily due to spousal or partner assault. Chair in Family Violence ...

Peta Marks, a renowned mental health nurse, has dedicated over 20 years to improving the quality of care for people living with eating disorders.  Peta specialises in psychological therapy for people with Anorexia Nervosa (AN), a mental illness characterised by ...

In the face of climate change-induced health challenges, nurses could emerge as vital healthcare providers by drawing from their unique perspective and experiences. Global warming is one of the greatest challenges of our time, with projections indicating it could lead ...

A new project has been launched to provide training and support for nurse educators and facilitate clinical placements for second-and third-year nursing students. The University of Canberra was awarded $2.1m as part of the Commonwealth’s Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program ...

A recent report on the chemical composition of 17 e-liquid vapes has uncovered alarming nicotine levels and other toxic chemicals, such as arsenic and formaldehyde. The QLD Health and Environment Committee began the tests after mounting concerns that flavoured vapes, ...

A nurse pioneer has won HESTA's Organisation of the Year award for bringing healthcare to the street and helping vulnerable Australians. Registered nurse, Sonia Martin, set up Sunny Street in 2018 to help people who'd been disengaged from healthcare and ...