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Access to quality healthcare is essential at all stages of life. While the federal government has released new health policies designed to improve the health system, social determinants that start in childhood such as education, home environment, and...

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has today announced it will award the 2022 Sidney Sax medal for outstanding contributions to the development and improvement of Australia’s healthcare system to Geriatrician Professor Susan...

The healthcare sector is a significant contributor to our national carbon footprint, producing 7% of Australia’s total emissions. But while there has been some progress in reducing emissions through better utilisation of renewable energy, wastewater...

In Australia, self-harm accounts for over 30,000 hospital admissions every year. Improving care for people who self-harm, can not only improve immediate quality of life, but also prevent potential suicides, which is the leading cause of death for adults...

Australia is home to an aging population. With this comes an increased burden of care on the healthcare and aged care systems to look after the welfare of older and more vulnerable members of our community. Released today, the August issue of the...

Australia's health system generates enormous volumes of data. While we continue to focus on its use for the purposes of population health insights, resource planning and policy development, all vital areas where the Australian Institute of Health and...

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