My mindful physio career – By APA member Georgie Davidson
“In my early years as a physiotherapist I spent a lot of time beating myself up. Trying so hard to ‘fix’ the pain that my…
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Careers and University
Kay Dunkley – a pharmacist’s perspective on the three principle qualities of mindfulness
“The day of a pharmacist is usually busy, we move from one patient to the next, dispensing medicine and advice and assisting people with minor…
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How mindfulness can help you as the practitioner in the therapy room – by Samantha Clarke
“Teaching our clients, the skills of mindfulness have certainly been linked with numerous benefits; psychological, physiological and relational. Yet, not only is mindfulness practice helpful…
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A better student, mom, and health provider by virtue of mindfulness – A Q&A with Lulu Cook RDN
Brisbane based dietitian Lulu Cook reveals that she found solace in meditation, and also shares how mindfulness helped her become a better student, mom, and…
Self-care now an official Physician’s Pledge – by Kathryn Choules
I remember receiving Kathryn’s piece on mindfulness when we first ran the #MindfulMay theme in 2017. I was so pleased to have the opportunity to…
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Recognizing a patient’s emotions, and the reason behind it – by Dr Warrick Bishop
Dr Warrick Bishop recounts an encounter with one of his patients that taught him the importance of mindfulness in his career. “Although I have never…
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Is mindfulness “right” for you? Here’s how it transformed my practice – by Amanda Griffiths, founder MHC
I’m not here to say whether mindfulness may be right or wrong for you. Only you can explore that for yourself. However, I would really,…
Nursing program funding freeze not an obstacle to be recognized worldwide but an obstacle in addressing the shortage of nurses in Australia
The implemented two-year funding freeze for Commonwealth-supported university nursing programs did not stop some Australian institutions offering nursing programs that have been ranked among the…
The top 5 tips for choosing a nutrition degree – by Christina Turner, Bond University
So, you’re interested in studying nutrition at University but not sure what course to do? It’s a very common question asked by both high school…
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AMA Summit on medical workforce: Too many doctors, few training opportunities in communities that need them most
“Fifteen years ago, the problem was that we did not have enough doctors. Today, we are now graduating record numbers of medical students, but do…
Choosing a business coach – by Amanda Griffiths, founder MHC
It’s no secret that when I started this website back in 2012 I had no idea what I was doing. I’d been to some courses…
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What Makes a Good Psychologist? Advice for Psychology Students
Psychologists play a vital if somewhat low profile role within Australia’s fast growing healthcare sector. They do this by helping their patients understand and effectively…
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How to gain employment in sports science and strength and conditioning – by Dr Justin Keogh, Bond University
Bond University’s Master of Sports Science program offers an innovative, accelerated program that involves two semesters of internship in high-performance sport. It has been offered since 2015 and as a result…
2017 – My year in review – by Amanda Griffiths, founder My Health Career
2017 literally started off with a bang. And ash. Funnily enough it was the ash that made the experience what it was…… I went to…
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Paramedicine Board of Australia to be established, nursing & midwifery to be established as separate professions & AHPRA disciplinary enforcement powers to be strengthened
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have welcomed the passing of two legislative reforms by the Queensland Parliament and the Parliament…
THE WAY FORWARD: INNOVATION – By Prof Liz Isenring, Bond University
How to manage ongoing public health issues is a challenge facing healthcare professionals across the globe. In a world where technology is getting cheaper and…
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Everything is on the table, but only 2 things matter for the aged care workforce taskforce
“Everything is on the table but there are only two things that matter, safety and quality,” The Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt AM said…
Gearing for the Growth of Exercise & Sports Science Professionals
A significant step towards managing the growth of the Australian sports science industry, Exercise and Sports Science Australia’s (ESSA) Graduate Destination Report on Exercise and…
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World-first guide to developing a workplace wellbeing strategy in health service settings launched by beyondblue
beyondblue has acted on evidence suggesting that health professionals are at a greater risk of experiencing depression, anxiety and suicide, to produce a guide for…
Health Workforce Scholarship Program for rural practitioners starting soon
Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) is a new $11 million scholarship program that is set to better target financial support to health professionals working in…
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