NZ patient portal uptake booms
07 September, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe number of New Zealanders signing up for a patient portal at their general practice has more than doubled over the last year.
Qld digital strategy saves time and money
06 September, 2017A new digital strategy has been launched by the Queensland Government, designed to save people time and money.
DHS revamps website to boost usability
05 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Human Services worked in consultation with the Digital Transformation Agency to develop and launch a revamped website with a range of usability improvements.
IP Australia modernising ICT systems
04 September, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIP Australia's 2020 ICT Strategy will involve modernising both its internally and externally facing ICT systems and services.
Most NZ public services to be online by 2021
28 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-Embling80% of the top 20 most common public service transactions to be conducted digitally by 2021, under NZ's Better Public Services Result Action Plan.
NZ to bring top 20 public service transactions online
25 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe New Zealand Government's latest Better Public Services Result Action Plan targets 80% of the top 20 most common public service transactions being conducted digitally by 2021.
DTA launches MLSP tender
22 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe DTA has launched a request for tender for a whole-of-government panel of Microsoft licensing solutions providers to ensure it is receiving value for money for the software licences.
Vic installing telepresence in state schools
22 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Victorian government has commenced the first phase of a project to deploy virtual conferencing systems in schools across the state.
Public Wi-Fi boosts remote Qld tourism
11 August, 2017A plan to switch on free public Wi-Fi across one-fifth of Queensland has been supported by the government.
Digital health strategy gets green light
07 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Council of Australian Governments has approved a national strategy aimed at meeting Australia's vision for digital health through a focus on seven strategic priorities.
HealthOne electronic health system offers better patient outcomes
02 August, 2017New Zealand's electronic health records system has been expanded, enabling most South Island patient records to be accessed on the same system.
My Health Record pilot for emergency rooms
02 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Digital Health Agency has launched a two-year pilot that will see emergency department clinicians provided with valuable initial health information on patients via the My Health Record system.
DTA to place 250 digital staff in govt agencies
02 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency will place 250 entry-level digital staff in government agencies as part of its 2018 ICT Entry-Level apprenticeship and cadetship programs.
PM&C develops digital briefing system
26 July, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAn app originally developed to digitalise the delivery of Incoming Government Briefs has been expanded as an everyday tool for providing briefings to the Prime Minister.
DHA and Pharmacy Guild promote 'digital health'
26 July, 2017The Australian Digital Health Agency and Pharmacy Guild are joining forces to help community pharmacies become leaders in digital health.