There are accredited undergraduate exercise science courses in most states in Australia , one postgraduate course at the University of Western Australia, and two accredited…
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There are 12 accredited undergraduate exercise physiology courses in Australia and 15 postgraduate courses as Murdoch University has discontinued their program and the University of…
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There are undergraduate and postgraduate pathways available in Australia which will lead to a qualification as a dietitian. In this article we will be giving…
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There are 9 schools of dentistry in Australia. These are in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia. Depending on whether which…
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I remember when I first graduated from university, I only wanted to work in a hospital. Clinical dietetics was the cool thing to get into…
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Research in the field of psychology suggests that a possible motive for generous behaviour is the increased happiness with which it is associated. However, the…
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According to Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Australia as a nation is not exercising enough, largely simply because not being able to find at…
The Optometry Board of Australia has recently reminded optometrists that there is no provision in the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law that prohibits a practitioner…
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The House Call Doctor is inviting Indigenous students to apply to Futures in Medicine Indigenous Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at supporting Aboriginal and Torres…
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The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has collaborated with Deakin University to develop the midwife standards for practice in Australia. As part of…
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There are many positive outcomes for Australia by optimising the role of pharmacists, especially within collaborative healthcare frameworks, said the peak body for pharmacists, the…
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Ninety three per cent of university students do not eat the recommended serves of fruit and vegetables, according to research conducted in the University of…
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Over the last few years, compelling evidence has been collated indicating there is a silent but devastating epidemic in our workplaces. Studies from around the…
The last 13 years has witnessed an increased frequency of premature death in aged care facilities. Research by Monash University Professor Joseph Ibrahim, revealed that…
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The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Congress involved discussions around cases unconscious sexism in surgery, many which affect women. According to Dr…
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The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) endorsed a new Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard. The standard includes encouraging patients to lose weight and do…
Through the work of the Disability Action Group, AMES Australia have initiated establishment of Refugee Disability Network (RDN) with Occupational Therapy Australia, Speech Pathology Australia…
Several general practitioners and pharmacists received Queen’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding service to their professions. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) warmly…
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Individuals and organisations are invited to send their submissions to the Senate inquiry on affordability of private health insurance and out of pocket medical costs…
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Registered health practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations. The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner…
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