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Specialty Focus
How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally? Not bad, if you’re willing to wait for it
Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got…
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Top Stories
How to navigate the 24/7 nurse staffing mandate: Opinion
Following the federal government's new 24/7 nursing requirement, aged care providers must adopt a multi-faceted approach to staffing and training.…
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COVID-19
Government health spending increases as Covid lingers
This year, Australia has spent a total of $241.3b on healthcare goods and services, which is a six per cent…
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Industry & Reform
ACT nurses given green light on euthanasia
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the latest jurisdiction to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation last Tuesday – with the…
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COVID-19
Covid-19 inquiry should support health sector
The federal government announced its Covid-19 inquiry this month. The enquire aims to analyse Australia's response to the pandemic and…
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Clinical Practice
Nurse practitioners continue to be key to GP crisis
Federation University Australia's (Fed Uni) new Masters of Nursing offers opportunity for registered nurses to become nurse practitioners (NPs) in…
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News
Healthcare workforce grew the most this quarter
The labour market update for 2023's September quarter found employment grew the most in the aged and disabled carer, registered…
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Clinical Practice
Healthcare students set to receive scholarships throughout their degree
Last Tuesday, the NSW government announced that healthcare students willing to make a five-year commitment to the state's public health…
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News
New scholarships to boost aged care nurses
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has opened scholarships to help boost the aged care nursing workforce. Last week, scholarship…
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Industry & Reform
Albanese Government delivers 24/7 nursing mandate
The Albanese Government has fulfilled its promise of implementing the 24/7 nursing mandate across aged care facilities. From July 1,…
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