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Telehealth not the silver bullet for youth mental health crisis
Date of Posting: 25-10-2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, some commentators have pointed to telehealth as the silver bullet for solving the country’s youth mental health crisis. But one GP has told HealthTimes that it’s not the answer to all the problems at play Read More...
Tasmania will reopen borders on December 15
Date of Posting: 22-10-2021
Tasmania's tourism industry has welcomed the announcement of a reopening of state borders on December 15, but called testing requirements a "challenge". Tasmania will reopen its borders on December 15 to all interstate and internatio Read More...
Qantas announced to restart international flights
Date of Posting: 22-10-2021
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has announced the national carrier will bring forward the restart of a range of international flights. Australia is on the verge of a quarantine-free travel deal with Singapore as Qantas brings forward restarting Read More...
Australian business calls to address worker shortage
Last Updated: 22-10-2021
Australian Industry Group has urged the Morrison government to open international borders to migrant workers and students more quickly than planned. A major employer group has urged Scott Morrison to pull the trigger on loosening international bor Read More...
Experts say vaccinations inject boost to confidence
Last Updated: 22-10-2021
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index rose two per cent in September, despite Australia facing a major economic contraction. Rising coronavirus vaccination rates and an additional supply of mRNA doses have given a boost to consu Read More...
Supermarket chains staff must get vaccine
Date of Posting: 21-10-2021
Australia's two largest supermarket chains, Woolworths and Coles, will make COVID-19 vaccination a condition of employment nationally. Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles plan to order their combined workforces - about 300,000 people - to Read More...
NSW will have a RNA facility soon
Date of Posting: 21-10-2021
NSW will be the first state in Australia to establish a local facility to develop and manufacture groundbreaking mRNA and RNA drugs and vaccines. NSW will establish a cutting edge facility to develop and manufacture the emerging medical technology Read More...
NSW paramedic fight against mandatory vaccination
Date of Posting: 21-10-2021
A veteran paramedic and regional deputy mayor is continuing with his case against mandatory vaccination laws despite a recent court ruling in favour of them. A paramedic seeking relief to continue working unvaccinated has not been swayed by a rece Read More...
Important role of allied health professionals during the pandemic is often overlooked
Date of Posting: 21-10-2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the health profession well and truly into the spotlight, however the primary focus remains on traditional medical workers, such as doctors and nurses. But according to Claire Hewat, Chief Executive Officer of Alli Read More...
Western Australia no reopening date set yet
Date of Posting: 20-10-2021
Western Australia will soon ease border restrictions for Queensland but is likely to keep NSW, Victoria and ACT residents locked out for the rest of the year. Premier Mark McGowan has dashed any hopes Western Australia will reopen for Christmas, s Read More...
Queensland will fully reopen for Christmas
Date of Posting: 20-10-2021
Queensland will fully reopen by mid-December even if it hasn't vaccinated 80 per cent of its population, but the premier says her plan is safe and cautious. Queensland will fully reopen in time for Christmas reunions, even if the state fails t Read More...
Does your closest copy of AIDH have an '8' on the cover?
Date of Posting: 19-10-2021
The Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook (AIDH) is Australia’s indispensable nursing resource to manage risk and ensure quality care in every ward of every hospital and health care setting in Australia. With the 8th Edition of AIDH now avail Read More...
What are gender pronouns and why is it important to use the right ones?
Last Updated: 19-10-2021
Gender pronouns are the terms people choose to refer to themselves that reflect their gender identity. These might be he/him, she/her or gender-neutral pronouns such as they/them.[subscribe] Knowing and using a person’s cor Read More...
Call for First Nations families to join landmark health study
Date of Posting: 19-10-2021
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families are being urged to take part in a landmark research study to identify the strengths and risk factors they face in their health from birth through to adulthood. The Queensland Family Cohort wants Read More...
Anorexia spiked during the pandemic, as adolescents felt the impact of COVID restrictions
Last Updated: 19-10-2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, go to school or work, and socialise. It has also increased mental health concerns, with a rise in levels of distress, anxiety and depression.[subscribe] Adolescents have been par Read More...
Australia hopes tourists may return before Christmas
Date of Posting: 19-10-2021
Trade Minister Dan Tehan is hopeful tourists, migrant workers and international students may be able to return to Australia before the end of the year. Australia has edged closer to national coronavirus coverage of 70 per cent amid rising hopes in Read More...
Study shows testing wastewater on flights detects COVID-19 early
Date of Posting: 19-10-2021
A CSIRO study has found testing wastewater on flights is an effective and cheap way to screen incoming overseas passengers for COVID-19. Analysing wastewater samples from long-haul flights of returning Australians could be the key to detecting COV Read More...
Women's health nursing - empowerment in knowledge and compassion
Date of Posting: 18-10-2021
Specialist women’s health nurses play a crucial role in counteracting the taboo that still exists around women’s health issues, and empowering patients with information and understanding. For Jessica Davis, practice nurse at Jean Haile Read More...
Life after lockdown - The Great Unlocking
Date of Posting: 18-10-2021
Aussies getting released from lockdown should look to their northern hemisphere mates for an idea of what to expect from this post-pandemic world. Remember hugs? Handshakes in meetings? High fives during the game? Kissing your friends hello when y Read More...
A medical needle phobia device a design winner
Date of Posting: 18-10-2021
A medical device that dulls the pain and anxiety for people with a fear of needles has been announced a category winner at the 2021 Good Design Awards. COVID or otherwise, who even knew trypanophobia was a thing, right?[subscribe] For most peop Read More...
Three-day lockdown in Southern Tasmania
Date of Posting: 16-10-2021
Southern Tasmania, including Hobart, is subject to restrictions from 6pm on Friday after a coronavirus-infected NSW man escaped hotel quarantine. SIGNIFICANT THREE-DAY LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS FROM 6PM ON FRIDAY[subscribe] * Restrictions cover the Read More...
Research shows brain structure may increase suicide risk
Date of Posting: 16-10-2021
New international research shows the brain structure of a person diagnosed with depression could increase their risk of attempting to end their lives. The brain structure of people suffering depression may put them at increased risk of trying to e Read More...
Only 3.8% of Australian aged care homes would meet new mandatory minimum staffing standards
Last Updated: 15-10-2021
One of the most significant outcomes from the aged care royal commission was the federal government’s commitment this year to mandate minimum staffing levels in residential aged care homes by 2023. Our study, published today, shows onl Read More...
Time to reduce stillbirth numbers
Date of Posting: 15-10-2021
More than 2,100 babies are stillborn in Australia every year – a statistic that hasn’t changed in nearly 30 years. A Queensland professor and her team are determined to make a difference this International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awa Read More...
How to cope with your COVID-19 diagnosis
Date of Posting: 14-10-2021
COVID-19 is a global pandemic. So why do we still feel ashamed by catching the virus? If you’re one of the many Australians who’ve received a dreaded positive COVID-19 result, you might be dealing with a complex range of emotions.[subs Read More...
Northern Territory unvaccinated workers face $5000 fines
Date of Posting: 13-10-2021
Most Northern Territory workers will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Christmas Eve or face $5000 fines and being blocked from their workplaces. Tens of thousands of Northern Territory workers could be fined or blocked from their wo Read More...
Western Australia considers mandatory jabs for teachers
Date of Posting: 13-10-2021
With Western Australia's coronavirus vaccination rate still lagging behind, the state government has confirmed it may enforce mandatory jabs for teachers. School teachers could be the next group targeted for mandatory coronavirus vaccinations Read More...
'It still gets me teary' - connecting with patients as a lung care nurse
Last Updated: 13-10-2021
For lung cancer nurse Nicole Parkinson, there are many special memories she has of patients she’s cared for over the years – but the memory of one patient in particular stays with her. “As a nurse, I've had lots of wonderful Read More...
Stretching can increase your tolerance for pain
Last Updated: 13-10-2021
To stretch or not to stretch? Should you do it before or after exercise? Does it prevent or heal injuries? Stretching is always a hot topic. [subscribe] However, while it is effective in improving flexibility, its usefulness in reducing Read More...
Back pain: why exercise can provide relief - and how to do it safely
Last Updated: 13-10-2021
After many months in lockdown, a lot of us are finding that we’re experiencing back pain that we hadn’t been bothered by before. There could be many reasons for this, including increased stress during the pandemic, moving less and Read More...
Vulnerable Australians need third coronavirus jab
Last Updated: 13-10-2021
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended severely immunocompromised people receive a third dose of coronavirus vaccination. Australians with severely weakened immune systems will be offered a third coronavirus jab to Read More...
Donor heart transplant given longer life under trial
Date of Posting: 13-10-2021
A ground-breaking trial at Australian hospitals could double the time that a donor heart transplant is viable outside the human body. The amount of time a donor heart remains viable for transplantation outside the body could double from four to ei Read More...
COVID vaccines for children will need double approval
Date of Posting: 13-10-2021
The health minister is confident the medicines regulator and expert immunisation panel will reach the same conclusions on COVID vaccines for younger children. Coronavirus vaccines for children aged five to 12 will have to clear two approval hurdle Read More...
APA calls for nationally consistent approach to restrictions
Date of Posting: 12-10-2021
A nationally consistent approach to accessing physiotherapy care that balances health needs with community lockdowns is urgently required, according to the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). APA National President Scott Willis said while Read More...
Victoria opens all COVID vaccines to over 60s
Date of Posting: 12-10-2021
Older Victorians will be able to walk into one of the state's vaccination hubs and get any COVID-19 vaccine, as access is widened to over 60s. Victorians aged over 60 will be able to get any COVID-19 vaccine, including Pfizer and Moderna, at a Read More...
Annual survey shows morale of Australian scientists falling fast
Date of Posting: 12-10-2021
An annual survey of more than 1200 Australian scientists reveals morale within the workforce is in rapid decline due to job losses, high workloads and fatigue. Job losses, mounting workloads and fatigue are eroding the morale of Australia's sc Read More...
Queensland eases stage two COVID-19 restrictions
Date of Posting: 09-10-2021
Hospital and aged care visits will be allowed and face mask rules relaxed in southeast Queensland as the risk from recent COVID-19 outbreaks falls. Queensland's chief health officer is confident the state has averted another COVID-19 outbreak Read More...
'They become your friends' - the long journey of renal nursing
Last Updated: 08-10-2021
When we think about nurses, words like empathy, compassion, hard-working, and dedication may come to mind. But another word is ‘relationships’, which according to one renal nurse, is at the heart of the work she does – and can often Read More...
Date of Posting: 08-10-2021
Indoor pools will open, indoor and outdoor gathering limits will increase and children will return to school sooner as part of NSW's revised lockdown roadmap. More people will be allowed to gather indoors and outdoors while weddings and funera Read More...
South Australia mandates jab for health workers
Date of Posting: 08-10-2021
South Australia has set a November deadline for all health care workers to have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. South Australia has set a November deadline for all healthcare workers to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 Read More...
