Tag: Health Policy
Roxon announces hospital funding breakdown
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon has announced the breakdown for $750 million to improve emergency hospital departments across the country.[MORE]
Union ready for rescue responsibilities stand-off
The Health Services Union says the decision to keep state rescue responsibilities in the hands of the fire brigade, has set the scene for a confrontation in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC).[MORE]
Health Dept says services reinstated
The Northern Territory Health Department says it has reinstated services cut during a critical doctor shortage earlier this year.[MORE]
Donors' blood boils over NSW charges
The Red Cross says donors are angry about NSW plans to charge private hospitals for blood deliveries.[MORE]
Camden pauses post-natal care
The New South Wales Opposition says cost-cutting not staff shortages is behind the extended closure of Camden Hospital's postnatal care unit.[MORE]
Bathurst maternity ward at 'crisis point'
The Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says Bathurst Hospital's maternity ward is at a "crisis point".[MORE]
RFDS receives $68 million funding boost
The State Government has announced an extra $68.5 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), with almost half of that to come from the royalties for regions scheme.[MORE]
Qld Govt unveils hospital-in-the-home scheme
The Queensland Government has announced a new hospital-in-the-home scheme for Rockhampton patients. [MORE]
Paramedics to ease public hospital pressure
The load of ambulance officers could be cut by 20 per cent under a trial initiative in Adelaide's southern suburbs.[MORE]
Doctors' group protests against maternity services move
The fight to retain services at a New South Wales far south coast hospital has received the backing the Rural Doctors Association, which mounted a protest in Sydney at the weekend over a range of health issues.[MORE]
Job cuts won't deliver positive health outcomes: Greens' MP
New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees is under increasing pressure to reverse plans to cut hundreds of jobs from the North Coast Area Health Service.[MORE]
Protesters march against Pambula health plans
Anger about New South Wales' far south coast health services spilled over at the weekend when about 2,000 people rallied in support of the Pambula Hospital.[MORE]
Protests staged over planned health job cuts
Community anger over plans for massive jobs cuts within the North Coast Area Health Service is reaching 'boiling point'.[MORE]
North coast health council welcomes Garling findings
The North Coast Area Health Advisory Council has welcomed the findings of the Garling Report into Acute Care in New South Wales public hospitals.[MORE]
Commonwealth, states agree on $100b health and education package
Agreements struck at COAG meeting will amount to more than $100 billion over the next five years.[MORE]
Fed Govt ups COAG funding by $4b
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Canberra has ended with a positive outcome for the states.[MORE]
Qld Health unaware of radiographer assault claim
Qld Health says it was unaware a radiographer working in Townsville had been accused of assault in NSW.[MORE]
States continue push for increased health funding
States and territories are still pushing for the Federal Government to increase its funding for health. [MORE]
Robertson 'not overly enthusiastic' about COAG offer
Qld Health Minister Stephen Robertson says he is not very excited about the Fed Govt's funding offer.[MORE]
Wagga cited in Garling health report
A comprehensive report into acute care in New South Wales public hospitals includes many references to evidence given by Riverina residents.[MORE]
No love lost in battle for health dollars
The Premier David Bartlett is vowing to return from tomorrow's Council of Australian Governments meeting with increased health funding for Tasmania.[MORE]
MPs maintain campaign against health cuts
New South Wales north coast Nationals MPs are keeping the pressure on the Government over its plan to cut 400 health service jobs.[MORE]
Country birth plan 'scandalous'
The SA Opposition says women who give birth in country hospitals could be discharged within hours under a new Govt plan.[MORE]
Health funding a COAG priority: Rann
SA Premier Mike Rann says health funding will be top of the agenda at tomorrow's COAG meeting.[MORE]
Survey shows tougher stance sought on outdoor smoking
A Newcastle University survey shows governments are "out of touch" with the public who want tougher restrictions on outdoor smoking and cigarette sales.[MORE]
