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Over the next decade, the healthcare and social assistance industry is expected to grow by 25%, adding 533,448 jobs. Allied health services and residential care are expected to expand, along with several key health professions. Read our full report which looks at historical and emerging trends shaping the future of healthcare employment, including the fastest growing health and medical roles over the last decade and into the next.

The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has issued new guidance on using AI scribes, which can help doctors by transcribing consultations in real-time, thus reducing administrative burdens. While these tools can enhance efficiency and accuracy in medical records, concerns exist around data privacy, security, and the potential for AI errors. AI scribes have good potential, but careful consideration is needed to integrate them effectively into health care practices.

The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Advanced Life Support (ALS) courses are designed for health professionals working in critical care settings, such as doctors and nurses in AAU, CCU, ED, HDU, and ICU, as well as paramedics and other health workers requiring advanced resuscitation skills. Explore upcoming ARC-approved ALS courses, available across Australia in all states and territories.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its report on job mobility for February 2024. We look at insights for the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry, including new entrant numbers and mobility rates.