The federal government has announced a $1 million dollar budget for Diabetes Australia to develop the Preserve Sight program. Being implemented in partnership with Vision…
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Opioid drug addictions are a growing problem around the world. Earlier on this year, in response to concerns that Australia is headed down the same…
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In light of a recent incident where an organisation was publishing only positive reviews from consumers, AHPRA has published further guidance for advertisers of regulated…
Read More Selective editing of reviews: illegal or not? AHPRA draws the line>
The Podiatry Board of Australia has implemented the revised registration standard for endorsement of scheduled medicines. The Board allocated a three month preparation period which…
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The Physiotherapy Board of Australia released a poster detailing the steps physiotherapists need to take to be ready for a CPD audit. The initiative stressed…
On 2nd July 2018, the Turnbull Government announced plans of the establishment of the Australian Dementia Network (ADNet). ADNet, once established will be considered as…
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In light of the momentum given to the issue of mental health in the federal budget, and reports of a psychiatric patient being kept in…
Read More Are prisoners getting the mental health care they deserve?>
Group of 8 Australia (Go8) and Universities Australia (UA) have shared insights on the Research Infrastructure Investment Plan. Recognizing its significant role on leading, developing…
This year I was in Cairns for NAIDOC week, and the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair which was held the following week. It brought back so…
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HealthEngine, an online service that allows users to browse its health care provider directory and book appointments had reportedly passed on patient data to third…
There are few things in life that are more rewarding than knowing that you have helped someone and made a notable difference in their life.…
The announcement of major beverage companies to reduce sugar across the industry by 20% by 2025 in an attempt to support healthier lifestyles has been…
The obesity crisis is spreading, leaving many people with serious health problems or an increased risk of life-threatening illness in the future. But what causes…
Read More What Does It Mean to Be Obese and How Can We Prevent It?>
Occupation is central to occupational therapy. In occupational therapy, occupations are the daily activities people engage in as individuals, families or communities to occupy their…
Dentistry It takes a minimum of 5 – 7 years to become a dentist in Australia. Currently, there are six universities who take undergraduate students…
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As at July 2018, there are 10 accredited undergraduate medical imaging / radiography courses and 2 postgraduate courses in Australia. The 2018 ATAR for entry…
Read More ATAR and OP entry requirements for radiography courses in Australia 2018>
For entry into a psychology course commencing in 2018, the ATAR ranged from 55 to 99.00 depending on the course and university. While most undergraduate…
Read More ATAR requirements for every psychology degree in Australia 2018>
As at July 2018, there are 9 accredited undergraduate podiatry courses in Australia and 3 postgraduate courses. For entry into a podiatry course commencing in…
Undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy courses are offered at around 20 universities throughout Australia. The vast majority of undergraduate courses are 4 years in duration and…
Read More ATARs for all physiotherapy courses in Australia 2018>
There are over 15 accredited undergraduate pharmacy courses in Australia and 6 postgraduate courses. For undergraduate entry into a pharmacy course commencing in 2018, the…
Read More ATAR for pharmacy – your guide to the ATAR for pharmacy courses throughout Australia 2018>
