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Funding
Research nurses seek greater support
Clinical research nurses are urging governments and sector leaders to invest in workforce development, warning Australia risks falling behind internationally if it does not strengthen the workforce underpinning clinical trials and research delivery.
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Funding
$46.5m for McGrath prostate cancer nurses
Dedicated prostate cancer nurses will join the McGrath Foundation workforce under a $46.5 million government investment aimed at improving care and meeting growing demand for cancer support services.
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Midwifery
NSW reports 10% midwife workforce growth
NSW has increased its midwifery workforce by more than 10 per cent since 2023, while expanding continuity of care models and seeking community feedback to help shape maternity services over the next decade.
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Clinical Practice
NT legalises voluntary assisted dying
New Northern Territory laws will allow eligible adults experiencing intolerable suffering from terminal illness to access voluntary assisted dying, while introducing measures reflecting the Territory's unique cultural and geographic circumstances.
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Workforce
Women 70% of global health workforce
Women have driven the remarkable growth of the global health workforce over the past three decades, but a new study estimates the world still needs an additional 34.4 million health workers to achieve moderate universal health coverage.
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Industry & Reform
Postpartum care in inquiry spotlight
A new Senate Select Committee will investigate women’s health issues including postpartum care, fertility and women’s pain, with health groups welcoming the opportunity to address gaps in support for women and families.
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Midwifery
Vitamin K uptake falls as experts urge awareness
Declining vitamin K uptake among newborns in Australia and overseas has prompted renewed attention on a treatment widely recommended at birth to protect babies from serious bleeding and potentially fatal complications.
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Wages
SA nurses, midwives vote down pay deal
South Australian nurses and midwives have voted to reject the state government's proposed enterprise agreement, despite union leaders recommending its acceptance, sending the dispute towards arbitration.
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Culturally Informed Care
Connection to Country is healthcare
Connection to Country is increasingly recognised as a foundational determinant of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with research linking cultural connection and custodianship to improved wellbeing outcomes.
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Wages
Aged care nurses receive final wage increase
Aged care nurses have received a fifth wage increase, completing a series of Fair Work Commission-ordered pay rises that have lifted annual earnings by up to $36,000 since 2022 and increased investment in workforce retention.
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Industry & Reform
Nurses gain PBS prescribing powers
Registered nurses will be able to prescribe PBS-subsidised medicines for the first time from October, with the Federal Government and nursing leaders saying the reform will improve access to care, particularly in aged care and rural communities.
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Digital Health
Telstra outage reveals health system vulnerability
The Telstra outage disrupted more than emergency calls. Experts say modern healthcare’s dependence on mobile networks means telehealth, medical devices and access to health information may all have been affected.
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