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Aussies self-prescribing vitamins and supplements risk their health 2/21/2017

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is concerned about the large number of Australians risking their health by self-prescribing vitamins and supplements.

$93M investment for health workforce agencies 2/21/2017

A national network of agencies will be redesigned to deliver better health outcomes for people living in regional, rural and remote Australia.

Spending on mental health services exceeds $8.5 billion 2/14/2017

Expenditure on mental health-related services in Australia continues to increase, according to new data released recently by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

$107 million delivers record number of interns for ‘burbs and the bush 2/14/2017

The NSW Government is ensuring that every citizen across NSW has the best access to healthcare through a $107 million hospital internship program preparing the health workforce of ...

More cancer cases diagnosed, but less deaths & improved survival rates 2/7/2017

The latest cancer report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that while cancer is a major cause of ill health in Australia, and more cases are being ...

Vic hospitals rise to the challenge under record demand 2/7/2017

Victorian hospitals have experienced unprecedented demand with 443,084 patients presenting at emergency departments across the state over the summer months, the latest health ...

Public Health Association welcomes focus on preventive health 2/7/2017

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) President, David Templeman, is encouraged by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s announcement on preventative health at the National ...

World-first trial shows improving diet can treat major depression 1/31/2017

A new trial from Deakin University has shown for the first time that improving diet quality can treat major depression.

Health stars campaign to help tackle obesity 1/24/2017

The Coalition Government recently announced a new national public awareness campaign to promote the front of pack health stars on packaged foods in an effort to help tackle Australia’s ...

Local insights: State and territory summaries published 1/24/2017

Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have ...

Set funding targets for GP services, research: AMA 1/17/2017

The AMA has called on the Government to set a target for funding GP services, to deliver extra funding for general practice research, and to set up a centre of excellence in general ...

Record number of Australian lives saved 1/17/2017

The Federal Government recently announced a record number of Australian lives saved as a result of a surge in the donation of deceased organs in 2016.

Pharmacists support chronic disease pilot in Victoria 1/17/2017

A new pilot program enabling pharmacists to work more closely with general practitioners to improve healthcare outcomes and target chronic disease in Victoria has been welcomed by ...

Rescheduling of over the counter codeine products will save lives 12/20/2016

The Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) decision to reschedule over the counter (OTC) codeine-based products, announced 20 December 2016, will save the lives of many Australians, ...

Give the gift of life this Christmas 12/20/2016

The AMA is encouraging Australians to use family time this Christmas to discuss organ donation, and make the serious commitment to register to become an organ donor.

Australia's front line health care at breaking point: RACGP 12/13/2016

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is warning the provision of essential medical care for Australians has reached a crossroads and the nation's general ...

Early diagnosis and intervention crucial for children with ASD 12/13/2016

The AMA recently called for coordinated action to speed up the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children, and to provide early intervention therapies to give children ...

World-first medicinal cannabis trial now recruiting patients in NSW 12/6/2016

Doctors are now recruiting patients in a world-first medicinal cannabis trial in NSW for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The clinical trial will involve ...

NSW Health seeks opinions for its latest Blue Book review 11/29/2016

NSW Health has announced the start of a major review into NSW Health's Personal Health Record, known as the 'Blue Book', and is inviting comment from parents, carers and health ...

VIC launches state-wide review into thunderstorm asthma emergency 11/29/2016

The Inspector-General of Emergency Management will lead a state-wide review of the emergency response to the thunderstorm asthma event that occurred on Monday 21 November.

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