Our critical role in improving access to care and delivering better health outcomes for all Australians continues to ramp up. From regional and remote communities to metropolitan centres, technology is enabling timely insights, supporting clinicians, and empowering individuals to manage their health and wellbeing.
In this edition, we share stories of innovation in action – from the use of digital tools in Santa Teresa and Broken Hill- to advancements in stroke detection technology with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. We also explore how digital health is contributing to sustainability in healthcare.
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Advancing care for all Australians
From improving access to care to providing real-time health insights, technology is empowering Australians to take more control of their health and wellbeing. Our team recently travelled to Santa Teresa in the Northern Territory to see how technology is advancing care for Australians in regional and remote areas.
Have you been to Broken Hill?
This city in the far west region of outback is listed on the National Heritage List and is Australia's longest running mining town. It’s also home to the Keenan family, whose daughter lives with Type 1 diabetes.
📰 See how they’re using technology to support her in this article, written in collaboration with Guardian Australia.
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia has taken to the skies with the latest in stroke detection technology, in collaboration with the Australian Stroke Alliance and technology company EMVision Medical Devices.
The device, a portable lightweight RF scanner, will have the capability to diagnose the type of stroke a patient is having, opening the door for quicker triage, transfer and treatment decisions by health professionals and ultimately increasing the chance of a successful recovery.
Learn more on the Royal Flying Doctor Service website.
National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan
The National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan which sets the direction to strengthen digital health capability across the allied health workforce, has been released.
Digital health is shaping a future where Australians have access to a modern, connected health system that empowers them to manage their health and wellbeing, supported by their whole care team - including allied health professionals – working together and sharing information to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Developed in collaboration with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and support from Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) the plan reflects the Agency’s commitment to supporting allied health professionals to deliver safe, connected, and person-centred care by providing a strategic pathway to strengthen digital capability across the allied health workforce.
Australian Digital Health Agency CEO Amanda Cattermole PSM notes, ‘By empowering the allied health workforce with training, support and integration with My Health Record and Provider Connect Australia we will strengthen multidisciplinary care and enable a more sustainable, integrated health system that delivers better health outcomes for all Australians.’
If you work in the allied health sector, see how the plan can empower you to connect, collaborate, and thrive in Australia’s digital health ecosystem.
🖥️ Download the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan.
Cutting-edge digital health tools putting plastic, silicon and steel to the sword
Medical waste, much of it single-use plastics, has become a significant environmental burden. But rather than returning to the past, health care is turning to digital technologies to chart a smarter, cleaner future.
🖥️ In this Hospital + Healthcare article see why the Agency’s Chief Digital Officer, Peter O'Halloran thinks cutting-edge digital health tools are putting plastic, silicon and steel to the sword. The supporting Healthdirect Australia case study highlights that virtual care isn’t just about convenience, but a real source for climate action.
INSPIRE: A day of connection, collaboration and standards in action
On 10 November 2025, the Agency hosted INSPIRE – Interoperability and Standards in Practice: Innovation, Readiness, Education at QT Canberra. The event brought together thought leaders, clinicians, technologists and policy makers to explore the critical role of standards in shaping a more connected and interoperable healthcare system.
The day sparked meaningful conversations and highlighted how standards are being applied in practice to improve outcomes across the sector. By bringing together diverse voices and showcasing real-world applications, the event empowered attendees to develop more efficient, connected, and patient-centred outcomes. The conversations will continue to fuel progress, ensuring that standards remain a powerful enabler of trust, safety, and innovation across the healthcare ecosystem
Thanks to the incredible lineup of speakers including Uncle Wally Bell, Dr Steve Hambleton AM, Dave deBronkart, Herko Coomans, Liz Keen, Professor Bernie Bisset, Rachel Dunscombe, as well as Agency colleagues Peter O'Halloran and Ryan Mavin.
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