Health workers to study wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
A landmark research project will place health workers in Indigenous communities across Queensland to study the long-term wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Researchers from the University of Queensland and Mater Research Institute will identify 400 Indigenous families during pregnancy, and monitor the health and wellbeing of participating mothers, fathers and babies over […]
Pilot program helps midwives return to clinical practice
A new pilot re-entry program is helping qualified midwives in South Australia who have not worked clinically for a while refresh their skills and knowledge so they can re-join the workforce The RESET-M program, established by Flinders University, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), and Your Nursing Agency (YNA), is aiming to counter declining midwifery […]
Nursing Peaks Coalition backs “Yes” vote in landmark Voice to Parliament Referendum
Nursing Peaks Coalition has thrown its support behind the “Yes” vote for the upcoming Referendum on the Voice to Parliament. The nursing coalition’s decision comes as a unified stance to advocate for a crucial element of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. In a joint statement released today, the Nursing Peaks highlighted the importance of […]
Lifeblood ANMF members band together to examine proposed single enterprise agreement
Lifeblood ANMF members band together to examine proposed single enterprise agreement
New Hip Fracture Clinical Care Standard launched
Undergoing surgery for a hip fracture as soon as possible is critical to survival, new data has revealed. The outlook emerges from an updated Hip Fracture Clinical Care Standard, launched today by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care at the binational Hip Fest 2023 conference. The updated standard reduces the recommended […]
Tackle economic inequity to improve women’s health: Victorian report shows
Victorian women lag behind men on key health and wellbeing indicators, a new report has found. While caring responsibilities limit their opportunities for full time employment. The Victorian Women’s Health and Wellbeing Snapshot, led by Monash University, found Victorian women’s health was worse in every dimension relative to men. Around two thirds of women reported poor […]
Survey on withdrawal effects from stopping antidepressants
Australians who have ceased, or are trying to stop, taking antidepressants are being asked to share their experiences in an online survey. University of Adelaide researchers are taking a closer look at the problems some people experience when stopping antidepressants, with the aim of using the research to improve services and supports for patients. One […]
Nuclear weapons, AUKUS and health
Nuclear weapons have been used twice in warfare, targeting the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. More than 210,000 civilians died by the end of that year. Many more died and suffered long term injuries in the years following these blasts. Nuclear weapons available today can be many times more powerful than those used […]
New models of nursing care would provide solutions to ageing population, peaks argue
Australia’s population is forecast to pass 40 million by 2063, with the number of people aged over 65 set to double, while the number of Australians over 85 will triple, the government’s 2023 Intergenerational Report, released yesterday, has revealed. By 2062-63, the life expectancy of Australians is predicted to rise to 87 years for men, […]
Qld government commits $16 million following midwifery rally to address workforce issues
The Queensland government has pledged $16 million for regional, remote and rural Midwifery Group Practices (MGPs), as well as creating the role of a state Chief Midwife to help navigate the profession’s ongoing issues, following protest action outside Parliament House this week. The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) and the Australian College of Midwives […]