Health
Aged Care Careers on the Rise: How Education Can Prepare You for Success
The Australian aged care industry is undergoing a transformative period, with the first historic pay rise for aged care workers taking effect on January 1, 2025. The Fair Work Commission…
Read MoreA Bright Future for Healthcare Graduates
The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and its importance has only been magnified in recent years. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for healthcare professionals continues to…
Read MoreUnlocking Opportunities in Aged Care: The Impact of New Reforms
In a bold move to reshape the aged care landscape in Australia, the federal government has announced a comprehensive set of reforms to improve the quality and accessibility of services…
Read MoreNavigating Challenges in Australia’s Health Workforce
The Department of Health and Aged Care and Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) have identified unprecedented challenges to Australia’s health workforce. These challenges encompass current issues and anticipated impacts that…
Read MoreNew Video Guide Urges: “Stay Off Your Phone!” for Disability Support Workers”
In a bid to foster greater understanding and empathy among disability support workers, Advocacy WA, in collaboration with VALiD in Victoria, has launched a groundbreaking video titled “Stay Off your…
Read MoreNew Funding for Disability Employment Initiatives Announced
In a significant step towards advancing disability employment opportunities, the Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, has announced a substantial funding injection of $26 million. This allocation will support various…
Read MoreAged care wage win sparks training empowerment
Following the groundbreaking decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to grant aged care workers a substantial wage increase of up to 28.5 per cent, Brighten Institute Australia (BIA) reiterates…
Read MoreA national nursing workforce strategy for Australia
There are around 420,000 nurses registered in Australia – this is more than 40% of the total health workforce. However, there has never been a national strategic approach to nursing…
Read MoreHave your say on the Medical Research Future Fund and Medical Research Endowment Account
The Australian Government is seeking input on how to improve the alignment and coordination between the MRFF and the MREA. The government provides more than $1.5 billion each year…
Read MoreEmerging health and medical research leaders are solving health programs and improving health care
Reducing unneeded antibiotics for children with lower respiratory tract infection The most common reason for children under 5 to visit hospital emergency departments is a lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI)…
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