RACGP co-signs open letter to PM over aged care staffing levels The RACGP and other peak medical bodies are urgently calling for minimum staffing levels in aged care.
Will the promised Victorian royal commission into mental health fix a strained system? Healthcare professionals are divided over the usefulness of the State Government’s promised royal commission into mental health in the wake of its election victory.
Terms of reference for mental health inquiry announced The Government has announced the terms of reference and an Associate Commissioner for the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into mental health.
GP questions usefulness of NSW ice inquiry The NSW Government has announced a Special Commission of Inquiry into the use of ice, but Dr Hester Wilson has doubts about its impact.
Another inquiry into mental health should look at why others have been ignored Two mental health experts question the number of inquiries that have been held in Australia in the field, when so few of their recommendations have been implemented.
Government appoints first aged care quality and safety Commissioner The Federal Government has announced the appointment of a new Commissioner to lead the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Silenced voices, muffled cries: Australia apologises to survivors of institutional child abuse Australia’s Prime Minister has formally apologised to the tens of thousands of people sexually abused in institutions over decades.
New care standard highlights GPs’ importance in prevention of blood clot deaths GPs can play a key role in prevention of deaths from venous thromboembolism after hospitalisation, which is a much more serious problem than many people may realise.
Terms of reference for aged care royal commission revealed Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Mental health of the nation: Productivity Commission to investigate mental health spending Funding for mental health conditions in Australia has reached $9 billion across all states and territories. But is this effective, and is it enough?