12 Oct 2024

Increasing demand puts workforce wellbeing at risk\

To coincide with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (12 October), Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is releasing the first findings from our recent national workforce survey.

11 Oct 2024

COVID-19 update 11 October 2024

COVID cases in SA There have been 149 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.

11 Oct 2024

Registrations open for Peer Work Positives session

Consumers of Mental Health WA is running a Peer Work Positives session on Friday 29 November.

11 Oct 2024

Public health warning: viral gastroenteritis on the rise

NSW Health is encouraging the community to stay on alert for symptoms of gastroenteritis, with testing and hospital data showing a significant rise in cases in recent weeks across the state.

11 Oct 2024

Medical devices affected by 3G network closure in October 2024

Medical devices and products like personal medical alarms could be affected by mobile network operators switching off 3G- external site.

11 Oct 2024

Discover Allied Health careers in Tasmania

With Tasmania’s scenic landscapes, exceptional lifestyle and the ability to make a positive impact in our vibrant communities, it’s time to take your next career step in a place where your work will matter.

11 Oct 2024

GP overwhelmed’ with eating disorders in young patients

How can GPs help the rising number of teens with disordered eating when social media use is rampant? One GP is calling for a new approach.

11 Oct 2024

Dementia soon to be Australia’s biggest killer

As dementia deaths soar at the same time as heart disease mortality drops, just 237 cases now separate the top two leading causes of death.

10 Oct 2024

From the President

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen on her first week in the role

10 Oct 2024

Bupa launches free telehealth consults

The private health insurer now offers free appointments to members, but GP experts are questioning the service, saying ‘nothing is free’.