Research & Innovation
Survey reveals what concerns healthcare workers have about COVID-19
A new survey suggests nearly 80% of Australian healthcare workers are fearful of contracting COVID-19, while many are also concerned [...]
Aged care should embrace pets, says new study showing they can help prevent suicide among older Australians
A South Australian researcher believes nursing homes should embrace the health benefits of pets and allow residents to take their [...]
Golden staph infection rates stable in public hospitals
The rate of golden staph infection in public hospitals remains stable, with all states and territories well below the required [...]
Wake-up call for drowsy drivers
Drowsy drivers recognise they are sleepy long before becoming impaired. Yet many ignore the warning signs, Australian research has revealed. [...]
Women not safe from violence in mental health inpatient facilities
Women who spend time in mental health inpatient facilities are being exposed to sexual assault, harassment and related threats from [...]
New research lab to improve the digital experience for nurses and midwives
A new Flinders University and CISCO project looking to improve digital health technology design is set to improve usability for [...]
Plus Paternal: A Focus on Fathers
Planning for and having a child are life-changing events. And while the health system importantly concentrates on mothers and babies, [...]
Scholarships of up to $5,000 for current and aspiring female leaders in healthcare
Scholarships of $2,000 to $5,000 are currently available to women working in the healthcare sector to help support their participation [...]
Older Australians at risk of harm from mixing alcohol with medications
Many older Australians are putting their health at risk by mixing alcohol with commonly prescribed medications, a new research program [...]
Demystifying the pandemic response sub-register for nurses and midwives wanting to return to practice during the COVID-19 crisis
ANMF members and others have been contacting the union wanting to know about the new pandemic response sub-register, that was [...]
New laws from WA government aims to protect frontline workers during COVID-19 pandemic
The Western Australian government has moved quickly to ensure legislative protection for nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, with tougher penalties [...]
Meet Australia’s new Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
“It’s an incredible privilege to be able to be in this role and I take this role and my responsibility [...]
Coronavirus outbreak threatens Aboriginal communities as health workers infected
With five health workers in the Kimberly region in the north of Western Australia being infected by the coronavirus overnight, [...]
