The Fred Hollows Foundation to improve access to eye healthcare
A new community eye health program in Kenya’s West Pokot County will use innovative software and data intelligence to improve access to eye health services
$22M fundraised through global Muscular Dystrophy research foundation
Sydney Chocolate Ball fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy returned for its 13th year on 21 September. Â Hosted by the FSHD Global Research Foundation, to raise funds
Perinatal Wellbeing Centre welcomes election commitments
The Perinatal Wellbeing Centre (PWC) applauds recent election announcements to establish a six-bed residential Mother-Baby Mental Health Unit. These commitments are recognised as vital to
COVID-19 impact worsens eye health inequity for women and girls
The redeployment of resources to combat the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic may have worsened gender inequity in eye health, according to a new
New report shows access to medication at work is a disability right
Access to medication while working is a fundamental human right for people with a disability. A new report into workplace drug testing in Victoria has
Street Side Medics to launch services for those experiencing homelessness
Street Side Medics, a GP-led mobile medical service not-for-profit dedicated to people experiencing homelessness to launch in Victoria this September. The charity’s first move into
$3.7M in funding for infection control research
The Australian government has announced an investment of $3.7 million to improve infection prevention and control (IPC) in aged care homes. This funding, part of
AHHA on improving systems to meet needs of the community
Health systems work better if they are designed to meet the contemporary needs of the community and to deliver what they aim to achieve –
New funding opportunities from Bupa
Start-ups across Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong are being given a new opportunity to receive funding and support from Bupa to help develop innovative
Virtual support reshaping rural healthcare
A new project is evaluating how virtual support services provided remotely are impacting patient care at rural and regional hospitals across Western NSW. The project
