Monthly Archives: March 2010

In the spirit of Oxfam’s National Closing The Gap Day, the Rudd Government has announced three Australian research teams will receive a share of nearly $4 million to improve outcomes in Indigenous health. Parliamentary Secretary for Health Mark Butler said the projects are funded through the International Collaborative Indigenous Health Research Partnerships (ICIHRP) scheme. The [...]

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Nearly all working age people reported at least one health risk factor, and three quarters reported multiple health risk factors, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Risk factors and participation in work , looked at the work patterns of people who reported health risk [...]

The Australian Government has announced three Australian research teams will receive a share of nearly $4 million to improve outcomes in Indigenous health.

The College has commissioned ANOP Research Services to undertake a confidential survey of all active Fellows. The aim of the survey is to analyse the perceived effectiveness of the College in its broad range of activities, and to identify our strengths and areas for improvement.

On Sunday, March 21, Auckland anaesthetist Dr Kim Jamieson gave a wide-ranging interview about anaesthesia on Graeme Hill’s “What’s my line” segment on Radio Live. The interview was broadcast throughout New Zealand.

Fourteen AIS scholarship holders have been included in the 48-strong Australian swimming team to compete at this year’s Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. Three AIS swimmers Patrick Murphy, Ben Treffers and Angie Bainbridge will compete at the Pan Pacific Games in August. *Indicates those swimmers that will be making their Commonwealth Games debut in New [...]

The Australian Government is devoting $3.3 million to help reduce drownings at coastal danger spots along the nation’s coastline.