Virtual reality as part of paediatric burns pain management
The applications of Virtual Reality are being investigated for its benefits for paediatric burns pain management at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Smileyscope is a virtual reality neuromodulation improving outcomes from burns dressings to medical imaging. The efficacy of Smileyscope in reducing pain and anxiety during dressing changes is being tested by Griffith University’s School of […]
Needle-free flu vaccine to benefit NSW and QLD children
No-cost needle-free influenza vaccinations for young children in New South Wales and Queensland have been welcomed as a major step forward in public health, with calls for other states and territories to follow. The NSW and QLD governments announced this week the intranasal influenza vaccine (FluMist) for children aged two to under five will be […]
Gaza genocide: UN Commission finds Israel responsible
Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, a United Nations International Commission of Inquiry has found in a new report released yesterday. The United Nations Commission of Inquiry, established by the UN Human Rights Council, has been investigating the events in Gaza since 7 October 2023. Israeli authorities and Israeli security forces have committed […]
New life-saving first aid app brings emergency help to rural families
A ground-breaking first aid app set to transform emergency response for rural and remote families has been developed by a Victorian nurse and her sister. The All Hands Lifesaver app, launched in July, equips parents and carers with critical lifesaving knowledge, even without mobile reception. The app was launched by charity The Sisterhood Project, is […]
Dementia now leading cause of death for Australians
Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians, according to the latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Dementia in Australia update. The latest AIHW update coincides with Dementia Action Week 2025 which runs from Monday 15 September to Sunday 21 September, and includes World Alzheimer’s Day on Sunday 21 September. Without […]
Clinical pathways show early signs of progress in sepsis burden
A decline in the proportion of sepsis-related deaths occurring in emergency departments suggests the growing impact of sepsis education and pathways, reveals a new report released ahead of World Sepsis Day tomorrow. The landmark report released for World Sepsis Day, 13 September 2025, reveals that sepsis is more prevalent, deadly and costly than previously understood. […]
Australian and PNG collaboration to help improve maternal outcomes
A Buddy Program between Australian and Papua New Guinean midwives is seeing the transference of skills and knowledge to help improve maternal and neonatal outcomes in both countries. Papua New Guinea is one of Australia’s nearest neighbours, but the experience of pregnancy and birth for women in PNG is often far different, with one of […]
Webinar recording now available: Digital Health in Aged Care
We’re excited to share that the Digital Health in Aged Care – Improving the Resident Transfer Experience webinar recording is now available. This latest webinar in the digital health series – an ongoing collaboration between the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) aims to boost digital health literacy […]
Sleep apnea incidence and severity to double with climate change
Sleep apnea will become more common and severe due to global warming, leading to increased health and economic burdens across the world, warn Australian scientists. Rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and under the most likely climate change scenarios, the societal burden of OSA is expected to double in most countries […]
One year on – real support from real nurses and midwives
After serving eight years as Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Federal Assistant Secretary, Lori-Anne Sharp has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA). Lori-Anne was Federal Assistant Secretary at the ANMF from 2017 to 2025 and served on the Victorian Branch Council from 2004 to 2017. With over […]