Career Fields After Studying Counselling
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed education in a significant way. Both educators and students have had to embrace the digital medium of instruction and adapt…
The Health Industry
The importance of appropriately handling elderly patient care
The importance of appropriately handling elderly patient care As a healthcare professional, you see and treat so many patients that walk in your door. There…
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Why health practitioners should advocate for home cooking
Health practitioners should always be mindful of the different ways that they can encourage healthy behaviours in our patients. One of the best things any…
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Here are a few places that healthcare workers can upskill online during COVID-19 (mostly for free, too)
As the onslaught of COVID-19 continues to put unprecedented pressure on public health systems worldwide, the critical role that our healthcare workers play in a…
Is a Career in Health Services Management Right for You?
If you have an aptitude for managing others, and you’d like to use that talent to earn your living in the healthcare industry, perhaps you’re…
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The best job in the world – by Clinical Psychologist Dr Kirsten Hunter
Clinical Psychologist Dr Kirsten Hunter jumped at the chance to participate in #loveyourcareer week. This is what she had to say about her profession… I…
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Belinda Joyce, midwife and maternal child health nurse strives to give families safe choices and options for raising a baby
As part of #loveyourcareer week, we asked Belinda Joyce about her passion for midwifery and child health nursing. This is what she had to say….…
What’s the best part about working with patients?
As part of #loveyourcareer week, we asked APD Lana Hirth for her insights into dietetics. This is what she had to say…. My name is…
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What do a dentist and a psychologist love about their careers as a health professionals?
“In healthcare, I love that every day we go to work we are doing our part to make the world a better place. Whatever we…
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Practice what you preach; to provide the best service to the clients during work hours – Jordan Balfry
As part of #loveyourcareer week, we asked occupational therapist Jordan Balfry for her perspective on her profession. This is what she had to say…. What…
An insight to an optometrist’s love for her career
With Valentine’s Day coming up, we thought we’d ask health practitioners what they love about their profession. Here’s what optometrist Emma Slinger had to say…
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Enriching and improving quality of life – psychologist Phillipa Brown on why she loves her job
As part of #loveyourcareer week, we asked Phillipa Brown for her perspective on psychology. This is what she had to say…. Tell us about how…
The fine art of treating your patients like humans, not numbers
Being a healthcare professional can be a tiring job. In fact, it is the very nature of this type of profession that, noble as it…
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6 Rewarding Careers in Mental Health to Consider
There are Australians suffering from countless mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and many others. Mental health care professionals are needed to…
Becoming a sleep specialist
Sleep is perplexing, complicated and poorly understood. It is compulsory for human health, yet people chronically underestimate its importance. There are many things that can…
9 Factors To Keep In Mind When Starting Your Own Mobile Health Care Agency
The ageing population is one of the main drivers of mobile health care where services are provided in people’s homes. Before diving in and setting…
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3 Vital Things to Know Before Choosing a Career in Aged Care
Do you feel compelled to seek out a career that will allow you to nurture, sustain, help and support others? If so, a career as…
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What is Holding Australia’s Health Insurance Market Back?
In 2017, it was published by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), that nearly 55% (13.5 million) of the country’s total population had private health…
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Enough is enough to go ahead in Melbourne on Friday 5th July
The Healthcare Excellence Institute of Australia is holding a free one day event in Melbourne on Friday under the banner “Enough is Enough”. According to…
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Why health professionals need to help patients with their diets
Helping patients to eat healthier meals is something that is on the agenda for health professionals across several different disciplines. Clearly, those who pursue a…
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