“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…
A new initiative designed to recruit 4 pairs of professionals and patients is expected to pave the way for a better health care system in…
Read More Practitioner-patient pairs to conspire for the future of health care>
The Boards of three of the major health care professions; occupational therapy, pharmacy and psychology; have recently launched their new competency standards, assessment guidelines, and…
Two studies carried out in Victoria revealed effective ways to reduce medication prescribing errors and promote patient safety in the Australian healthcare system. The first…
Read More Is pharmacist-led education critical in reducing medical prescribing errors?>
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…
In February, the Therapeutic Goods Administration implemented its decision to make codeine-based medications available only to consumers with prescription. Evidence backing the risks and side…
Indigenous Allied Health Australia is demanding that Australian governments coordinate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to address urgently the “national shame” of a…
Sally Marchini, APD at Marchini Nutrition said: “I really do love my job as an Accredited Practising Dietitian. I love people, so being able to…
This February we wanted to celebrate love not just on Valentine’s Day, but all month long. We went right back to Hippocrates himself and agree…
Read More Doctors weigh in on what they love most about their careers>
This February we wanted to celebrate love not just on Valentine’s Day, but all month long. We wanted to know what it is that psychologists…
Read More Three psychologists on their love for work and love for life>
“Company culture is something that I really hadn’t considered before going to the November conference of the business mentoring course I’m enrolled in. Looking back,…
Read More Loving your company culture – by Amanda Griffiths, founder MHC>
“I ended up as a cardiologist by chance. As a young fellow at high school, I was good at mathematics and technical drawing together with…
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In a continued campaign to raise awareness on the benefits of being physically active, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) launched its new advocacy platform…
Read More Is it about time we had an active nation? ESSA thinks so and is asking for your support!>
The Australian Dental Association (ADA), has commended the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report on the value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket…
The Paramedicine Board of Australia is holding a public consultation from December 20, 2017 to February 8, 2018 for the proposed national and mandatory registration…
Read More Have your say on the registration standards for paramedics>
The ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT), announced by the Australian…
The Australian Dental Association (ADA), Australian Medical Association (AMA), Optometry Australia (OA), Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), The…
Occupational Therapy Australia is calling for submissions from member occupational therapists in response to the Joint Standing Committee’s announcement on the National Disability Insurance Scheme…
Read More OTA invites submissions for NDIS market readiness inquiry>
The Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill passing the Legislative Council has spurred vastly differing views from organisations including the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF),…
Read More Physician assisted dying – the for and against amongst nursing and medical associations>
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…
Read More 2017 – My year in review – by Amanda Griffiths, founder My Health Career>
