Electrifying Australia’s public hospitals to save $59 million per year in energy bills
Health organisations gathered at Parliament House in Canberra today to launch a new report calling on the federal government to fund feasibility studies to electrify nine pilot hospitals across every Australian state and territory. The All-Electric Healthy Hospitals campaign is seeking $1.5 million in funding from the federal government to invest in feasibility studies for […]
Shiftwork-friendly seafood meals for better health
Nurses and midwives are being encouraged to eat two serves of fish a week to offset their risk of chronic disease, following new research and the launch of a new campaign. Two serves a week can cut cardiovascular disease risk by 30%, reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 30% and lower dementia risk by 10%, according to […]
Vaping likely to cause cancer
Vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer – even before long-term studies can confirm the exact risk, a comprehensive review has found. Nicotine-based vapes, or e-cigarettes, are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, according to a new study led by UNSW Sydney and published in Carcinogenesis. “To our knowledge, […]
National frailty framework for older Australians
A new national framework to prevent and manage frailty in older Australians has been developed with practical recommendations to help guide best practice. The framework, released in May, consists of 19 consensus statements to guide frailty prevention and management, and enhance quality of life for adults over 65. The Australian Consensus Statements are recommendations designed […]
Cost of leaving domestic and family violence rises 71% in a decade
The cost of leaving a violent relationship has surged by 71% over the past decade, significantly outpacing inflation and creating another barrier for victim-survivors seeking safety. The analysis by Anglicare Sydney, found the average cost of leaving a domestic and family violence situation increased from $4,098 in 2016 to $7,017 in 2026. The figures account […]
Major new nursing and midwifery research partnership
A new Melbourne-based nursing and midwifery research partnership will embed research in clinical practice and strengthen leadership pathways. The Nursing Research Academic Partnership brings together La Trobe University, The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the Royal Women’s Hospital (RWH). The collaboration is driven by a shared ambition to build nursing […]
Digital healthcare shift with smart glasses for nurses
Home care provider Silverchain is driving a digital healthcare shift as Australia’s first home care provider to introduce smart glasses at scale. Silverchain demonstrated how its use of smart glasses empowers nurses to detect early signs of health decline to federal policymakers at the Parliamentary Friends of Nursing event held at Parliament House this week. […]
One year on: landmark reforms helping build stronger retirement futures for women
One year after superannuation was added to Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay—and as the super guarantee reached 12%—new modelling shows the reforms are already helping strengthen women’s retirement outcomes. HESTA modelling based on 18 weeks of paid parental leave shows the addition of super could add around $6,500 to a woman’s retirement balance. For women who […]
Why graduate nurses are burning out
Health researchers are calling for urgent action to better support graduate nurses, with emotional burnout in the first year of practice a key driver of early workforce attrition in the sector. Unsupportive workplaces, role stress and unrealistic workload expectations were identified as the three dominant factors contributing to burnout among newly qualified registered nurses (RNs) […]
Queensland nurse recognised among top 100 female‑founded ecommerce brands
A Queensland nurse has been recognised nationally after her healthcare apparel label, Hey Sister Scrub Club, was named a Top 100 Finalist in the 2026 SHE‑com Women in Ecommerce Awards. TheThe SHE‑com Women in Ecommerce Awards celebrate Australia’s fastest‑growing community of female ecommerce brand owners, supporting women to launch, grow and scale online businesses from […]