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05 Feb 2019

Letter to the editor – The Courier Mail

While the workload of GP-type patients in emergency departments is an issue which needs to be addressed, it is not the main reason for long delays and overcrowding (C-M, Feb 3).

13 Feb 2019

Cultural knowledge is key

Those attending the 2019 ACEM Winter Symposium in April have a chance to build their cultural capabilities at the Indigenous cultural competency workshop.

24 May 2019

Enhancing cultural safety in EDs

ACEM has entered into a partnership with The Lowitja Institute to enhance cultural safety in Australian emergency departments.

23 Jul 2020

Visible health warning welcomed

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) applauds the Ministers on the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation for prioritising the health and wellbeing of Australian children by supporting an effective, visible health warning label on alcohol products.

06 May 2020

ACEM welcomes report showing reduced alcohol harm in the NT

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) has welcomed the release of an independent evaluation showing a reduction in alcohol fuelled harm following reforms introduced by the Northern Territory Government.

10 Sep 2019

Major measures needed to relieve worst ever access block crisis

Last night’s Four Corners investigation into healthcare failures highlights the need for major investments and measures to secure whole-of-hospital and system improvements to better care for patients, says the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM).

05 Dec 2019

New ED data exposes concerning alcohol harm trends on ACT weekends

New emergency department (ED) data has highlighted the extent of alcohol-associated harm on Friday and Saturday nights in the Australian Capital Territory, prompting a call for urgent action in the interests of community safety from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM).

20 Nov 2023