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A diverse group of health system organisations from across Australia are sharing their knowledge and expertise of what works in reducing health care emissions, and where to focus next.
Australia’s public hospitals are under severe financial strain, with the current National Health Reform Agreement dispute highlighting the system’s non-viability. In a compromised environment of constrained resources, government legislated work health and safety reform in public hospitals is not optional — it is urgent for all patients and staff — including those in training.
In 2025, Australia delivered free access to RSV immunisations for all infants. Early data show this initiative has prevented thousands of babies from being hospitalised, but the work of overcoming misinformation, ensuring equitable access, and encouraging acceptance continues.
New national guidelines for gestational diabetes (GDM) screening and diagnosis move toward international consistency, but gaps remain in psychosocial support, risk communication, and stigma reduction.
Even a short stay in hospital produces a large amount of waste. Just picture all the disposable items designed to be used once and thrown away: face masks, gloves, packaging, intravenous tubing, and even equipment such as stainless steel scissors.
In light of the National Climate Risk Assessment, surely our governments have a responsibility to address Australia’s contribution to climate change, writes Professor Nicholas J. Talley AC.
Protecting and advancing gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare leadership is not only a moral imperative — it is essential to the health, resilience, and effectiveness of our workforce and systems.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Australia free of measles in 2014.
Embedding specialist geriatricians directly into the emergency department can help identify older adults who can be managed safely outside of an acute hospital stay.
