Health funds support their members through pandemic
Australia’s private health insurers paid out $5.4 billion in benefits between April and June 2020 despite the challenging operating environment under COVID-19 restrictions.
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Employment Trends of Australia’s Healthcare & Medical industry
The Healthcare & Medical industry is Australia’s largest, fastest-growing industry. Its scale and growth are underpinned by significant drivers, including the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plus our nation’s ageing population. COVID-19 has also placed greater attention – and pressure – on…
Higher health age limits could save young Aussies $12,600
Young Australians could be saving thousands of dollars during a crucial time in their lives if the Federal Government raised the age limit for children and dependents on family health insurance policies.
Warning about Legionnaires’ outbreak after COVID-19
The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA is warning about a potential outbreak of Legionnaires disease just when the economy is starting to recover from the COVID-19 lockdown.
Over half of world’s healthcare workers attend work when sick
It is common for healthcare workers across the globe to attend work when they are sick with flu like symptoms, according to a new international study.
Local businesses innovate to combat dry, over washed hands
Many small businesses in the Bega Valley are using the COVID-19 crisis as an opportunity to create new products, find different ways of delivering services or adopt new technologies to keep themselves in business. The inspiration and resourcefulness of these businesses is exceptional.
Iconic Australian brand swaps high fashion for scrubs
Enduring Australian fashion house, Fella Hamilton, switches gear to produce vital protective wear for frontline health workers.
Australian distilleries come together to #StopTheSpread and produce sanitiser
Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, life as we know it has changed dramatically. For many, this has instilled fear and panic that has resulted in hoarding of essential products that we used to take for granted.
Aesthetic Physician Dr Scott Ellis joins Cosmetic1
Dr Scott Ellis is a Melbourne-based aesthetic physician who focuses on minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation treatments. Dr Scott has a passion for enhancing each person’s individual anatomy, tailoring every treatment plan to produce a fresh, natural and beautiful result – while still retaining the individual character…
Popular Australian cosmetic clinic’s exciting rebrand to Cosmetic1
Say goodbye to Dr David & Associates and The Doctor’s Studio and say hello to their new brand Cosmetic1! With the same belief in enhancing the natural beauty you already have, Cosmetic1 will lead you to be the most confident version of yourself.
Woolworths to roll out defibrillators nationally to treat sudden cardiac arrest
Australians will soon have access to defibrillators in all Woolworths stores across the country in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
ACT Government releases interim report into workplace culture in public health services
The ACT Government has released the interim report from the Independent Review into the Workplace Culture within ACT Public Health Services. The interim report outlines a number of recommendations, with a final report due by 30 March 2019.