27 January 2025
Pet care recovery leads to Camden mum’s journey of love
A CANCER survivor inspired by the love and companionship shown by her family pets during her painful recovery has made an unlikely career switch to vet nursing, with the help of TAFE NSW.
29 December 2024
WHY DENTISTS WORRY ABOUT KIDS ISSUES
DENTISTS are urging parents to prioritise regular dental check-ups as the 2024 Oral Health Tracker Report revealed a surge in preventable hospitalisations for children due to dental issues. Tooth decay affects over 27% of kids aged 5–10, contributing to hospital pressures. Initiatives like Bupa’s Members First Ultimate and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule offer cost-effective options for families to maintain oral health, reduce hospital demand, and prevent long-term dental problems.
29 December 2024
SPECIALIST TRAINING IS NOT SO HEALTHY
THE AMA’s 2023 Specialist Trainee Experience Health Check highlights challenges in medical training, with no program rated above a C+. Key concerns include inadequate exam feedback, low confidence in reporting harassment, and limited rural training opportunities. Only 34% of metropolitan trainees consider rural practice, compared to 78% of rural-based trainees wanting to stay. The AMA urges reforms to improve support, feedback, and rural training options to address workforce shortages and trainee wellbeing.