Power Diary, leading practice management software for allied health practitioners, has announced that it has received ISO 27001 certification for its information security management. This international standard recognises the company's commitment to ensuring the highest global security standards for healthcare data. According to Damien Adler, Power...
Nine finalists have been announced today ahead of the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing and Midwifery Awards in May 2023 to recognise their outstanding contributions to improving health outcomes. The finalists’ achievements are far-reaching and include a midwife recognised for being the driving force behind the implementation of an...
New research by the University of Queensland has heralded family-centred online therapy as highly influential in the early intervention treatment for children aged 0 - 7 years of age. As Australia witnesses a significant rise in demand for online therapy, new research by Dr. Felipe Retamal-Walter...
New artificial intelligence (AI) technology that detects subtle changes in the retina could prove a game-changer in helping millions of people avoid vision loss or blindness. The retinal deep learning model, developed during a three-year study by Monash University, helps GPs and healthcare professionals detect and...
Emergency services personnel are Australia’s first line of defence in times of crisis – but who do they turn to in their own time of need? University of Southern Queensland researchers are investigating how psychiatric assistance dogs (PAD) can help with posttraumatic growth and recovery, focusing...
Water connects every aspect of life. Access to safe water and sanitation can quickly turn problems into potential – empowering people with time for school and work, and contributing to improved health for women, children, and families around the world. A health crisis The water crisis is a...
Leading charity hearts4heart is urging every Australian to be smart about their heart, as they launch Australia's first Heart Failure Awareness Week (June 27 – July 3). Now affecting 1 in 50 Australians, heart failure is becoming increasingly common and expected to rise, as more people...
HESTA has begun its national search for Australia’s most exceptional nurses and midwives by today opening nominations for the 2022 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. For 16 years the national Awards have recognised the nurses, midwives, nurse educators, researchers and personal care workers who are improving...