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Extra peer support for fatigued nurses

Nurses and midwifes will have access to peer support and telehealth services through a new program. In response to a recent survey which found 7 out of 10 frontline

Bulk billing needs extra Budget boost

Australian doctors are calling for 20 percent increases in Medicare rebates across a number of services to maintain improved bulk billing numbers. As the Federal

Domestic violence on national agenda

In the wake of weekend rallies across the country to support the victims of domestic and family violence, the Queensland Government has announced an extra $36m for

Online resource supports surrogacy journey

A new website is providing support for Australians investigating surrogacy. The Federal Government’s Surrogacy in Australia website provides intending parents the

New project helps children to breathe easy

Artificial intelligence will be used to better understand wheezing in young children and prevent the unnecessary use of asthma medication. QUT Professor Anne Chang has

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Pilot provides pharmacists prescription powers

A pilot program allowing pharmacists to prescribe medicines for common health conditions is under way in North Queensland. The Queensland Government’s Community

Healthcare system delivers world-class ROI

Australia’s healthcare system is one of the most cost-effective in the world, according to new Productivity Commission research. Commissioner Catherine de Fontenay

The King calls for action on ‘preventable dementia’

Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has called for a multi-million dollar investment to tackle “the only form of dementia that is preventable”. In a National

Parent concern for their lonely children

Loneliness is having a major impact on the wellbeing of young people, according to the people who care for them. A survey of Australia’s parents and carers by mental

Long-range drone to boost remote health

A hydrogen-fuelled, emissions-free medical drone is being developed to enhance health services in rural and remote Australia. The drone will be developed through the

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