Action and transparency needed on IV fluid shortages

We examine the AHHA's Perspectives Brief, which explores the oral health workforce in South Australia and barriers to workforce planning. The recruitment challenges affecting this workforce are relevant to Australia's overall health sector, and include issues such as workforce distribution, regional and remote education and development, demographic shifts, a decline in small owner-operated providers, and global competition for skilled workers. Read more here.

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) supports the Victorian Government's trial of the Single Employer Model (SEM) for Rural Generalist registrars. The SEM will streamline training and employment for junior doctors by offering consistent employment benefits, such as leave, across various placements. This model is already being trialled in South Australia and aims to enhance skills development, workforce retention, and patient care in rural communities.

Australia has seen a record number of doctors, nurses, midwives, and other health professionals moving to the country, with 4,699 doctors registering in the first ten months of this financial year, a 50% increase from the previous period. This influx is attributed to improved immigration and other government policies addressing healthcare workforce shortages. The government is also investing in innovative healthcare projects, particularly in rural and remote areas. See more here.

The National Nursing Forum 2024, hosted by the Australian College of Nursing, will be held from 14-16 August 2024 at the Cairns Convention Centre in Queensland. This premier event brings together nurses from across Australia for professional development, networking, keynote speakers, and discussions on the latest trends and innovations in nursing. Register now.