The Road to Recovery

The Road to Recovery

While Covid-19 appears to be here to stay and many of the challenges the country has faced remain; in many respects it seems as though we are moving into the next phase, towards business as usual. It is a good time to reflect on the past few months and consider what...
Australian healthcare in figures

Australian healthcare in figures

Last month, a new report on the state of healthcare in Australia was released by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW). The publication, entitled Australia’s Health 2020, has come under fire for presenting outdated information, with some of the...
When the smoke clears

When the smoke clears

The impact of last summer’s bushfires that burnt an estimated 18.6 million hectares, destroyed almost 6,000 buildings and killed many people and animals was unprecedented, and included a severe drop in air quality caused by the smoke, presenting a further health risk....
How can elective surgery capacity be protected?

How can elective surgery capacity be protected?

As a resurgence of Covid-19 continues to put pressure on the healthcare system in the Australian state of Victoria, elective surgery remains suspended until further notice. But while retaining capacity to deal with the new outbreak is crucial, the cancellation of...