Renal dialysis patients in central Australia continue to suffer as the SA and NT Governments argue over who should care for them....

Aboriginal people with kidney disease in the remote central desert region of Australia are being forced to travel hundreds of kilometres for treatment because of an impasse between the Northern Territory and South Australian governments over who will pay for the service. ...

Aboriginal people in the remote central desert region of Australia are travelling hundreds of kilometres for treatment for kidney disease because of an impasse between the Northern Territory and South Australian governments over who will pay for the service. The Northern Territory has ...

A three tiered cake featuring a runway, an aeroplane and the sky complete with fluffy clouds was the centrepiece at the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Royal Flying Doctor Service....

The Royal Flying Doctor service turns 80 in May this year and last year alone the Centralian RFDS transported around 2200 people who needed medical help...

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has sold his health shake-up plans to NSW Premier Kristina Keneally, but tougher sells await....

ACT Health Minister Katy Gallagher denies covering up details of an investigation into alleged bullying at Canberra Hospital's maternity unit....

The NSW Premier, Kristina Keneally, seems happier about the prospects of a deal on health reform now that Kevin Rudd is off to twist the arms of the Queensland and Victorian leaders. Meanwhile, Mr Rudd has rebuffed a call from the premiers to put out the Henry tax review. ...

Michael Sertori leaves St Giles after 16 years as CEO and overseeing the transformation of the organisation from a nursing home into a state-wide disability service provider. He says a society defines itself by how it treats people with disabilities and their families. ...

Rising costs and staff shortages have led to growing fears some of Tasmania's aged care facilities will have to close....