Frontline workers at the Northern Territory's troubled private ambulance service are calling for a government overhaul of St John NT following a damning report into its governance and culture.
There are lots of snakes and it's 'the size of Belgium', but this region desperately needs its foreign vets
Regional veterinary jobs are taking more than 12 months to fill, but a Riverland clinic has found a short-term solution to boost workforce and mental health outcomes.
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Photo shows Three young women stand in front of a large tree smiling. The lady in the middle holds a baby kangaroo in a pink pouchDr Gweneth Wisewould in an interview about the Truganini Scholarships
In 1968 general practitioner Dr Gweneth Wisewould gave an interview to the ABC about the Truganini Scholarships for Aboriginal students.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds.Dr Gweneth Wisewould talks about her book 'Outpost' and life as a Trentham GP
In this interview Dr Gweneth Wisewould talks about her book 'Outpost' and her experiences as a general practitioner in Trentham.
Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds.Whistleblower midwife who alleged maternity care failures says health watchdog's report vindicates her
A whistleblower midwife who alleged dozens of patients had received unsafe maternity care at a Queensland hospital says she has been vindicated by a health watchdog's critical report into the state-run facility.
Photo shows A woman wearing glasses stands outside, looking into camera with a serious expression.Nurse banned for misconduct, including sending X-ray appearing to show genitalia
Koa Kien Chau made "false representations" in 11 job applications for positions at hospitals and care providers around Adelaide over three years, and accredited colleagues conducting invasive procedures without authorisation.
Photo shows A man with blue scrubs holding a blood pressure bandTwo more families impacted by cochlear implant bungle
The number of families who have been paid compensation over SA's cochlear implant programming error has risen to 141.
Photo shows A sign at the Women's and Children's Hospital in North Adelaide.Bureaucratic stalemate cuts much of region off from Medicare rebates for six months
A rural psychologist says an impasse between state and federal governments means residents on the Upper Eyre Peninsula are missing out on Medicare rebates.
Photo shows Dr Amanda Rogers, a clinical psychologist with short blonde hair, wears a red pattern scarf and black t-shirtTrainee GP numbers will increase by 20 per cent next year and rural communities are begging them to stay
A spike in doctors training in general practice will end a seven-year decline, but rural communities fear it won't stem a chronic healthcare shortage.
Photo shows A man wearing glasses and a blue shirt standing in front of a GP clinic.Melbourne teenagers survive and thrive together
Melbourne teenagers who underwent leukaemia treatment during COVID lockdown go on a work experience placement at the medical research laboratory who investigated their treatment.
Photo shows Work experience. Image of a young woman in a medical laboratory.Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 53 seconds.Half of NSW's public hospital psychiatrists threatening to resign
NSW's entire hospital system would be put under strain if half of the salaried workforce leave, but many psychiatrists believe it is the only way to get the government's attention, the doctors' union says.
Photo shows Dr Pramudie Gunaratne mental health researcher sitting indoor looking at the cameraOne junior doctor says the survey was reflective of what she has experienced
An AMAQ survey has found almost one-third of junior doctors feel unsafe in their workplace.
Has Video Duration: 45 seconds.'Safer in prison than ED': Junior doctors highlight burnout and safety concerns in new report
Doctor Elise Witter says she felt safer "working in a prison" than she does in a Queensland hospital emergency department, after a new report reveals 29 per cent of junior doctors feel unsafe in their workplace.
Photo shows A woman staring at the cameraFormer psychologist who pushed ex-wife on crutches to the ground loses appeal to practise in Tasmania
A man who a tribunal heard pushed his ex-wife to the ground while she was on crutches and injured her face with his foot or leg has been barred from re-registering as a psychologist, after his Supreme Court appeal was dismissed.
Photo shows Exterior shot of an old court building.Doctors claim wellness companies contributing to IV fluid shortage
Doctors say they are fighting against pseudo medical wellness companies for access to IV fluids amid a worldwide shortage.
Photo shows IV Fluid Shortage: A graphic drawing of four IV fluid bags with different foods on them.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds.Low category patients on dermatology waitlist 'unlikely' to be seen, ACT health minister concedes
Canberra Health Services walks back a proposal to block non-ACT residents from accessing specialist medical appointments at the Canberra Hospital, as part of its plan to reduce massive patient backlogs.
Photo shows The outside of a building with a large "Canberra Hospital'' sign.Grace became a nurse to 'help people', but left Sydney for Melbourne due to the 'astounding' differences
Grace Searle said she is one of a handful in her Melbourne emergency department who left NSW over pay and work condition concerns.
Photo shows A woman in green scrubs looking solemn and serious near a front yard of a house.Hundreds of elective surgeries cancelled as 10,000 nurses and midwives walk off job in NSW
The industrial action has been condemned by the state government who warned of a "challenging day" ahead for people accessing healthcare in the public system, that is not life-preserving or emergency.
Photo shows A woman holds a red sign which reads 'i can get 18% more in qld'NSW Nurses and midwives strike for 24 hours demanding better pay
Nurses and midwives across New South Wales have begun a 24-hour strike as they fight for a 15 per cent pay rise from the state government.
Photo shows Nurses Strike: Person takes photo with their phone of man and woman holding protest sign. Inset photo of a woman in blue scrubs.Has Video Duration: 6 minutes 9 seconds.Queensland's new government to axe drug laws, against the advice of police and doctors
Queensland's new premier has confirmed the LNP will repeal drug laws that are diverting thousands of people from the criminal justice system and have the support of police and doctors.
Photo shows Four bags of drugs, one containing brown granules and another with white cubesQueanbeyan Hospital bans surgical abortions, telling local health workers the procedure 'does not currently sit within' its scope
An email obtained by the ABC confirms Queanbeyan Hospital has stopped providing surgical terminations for fetal anomalies and medical reasons, restricting access to a legal and time-critical form of reproductive health care.
Photo shows A blue sign saying Queanbeyan District Health Service sits at the entrance to the carpark of a hospital