Effective strategies to prevent common foot injuries in Australian workplaces
Remarkably, foot injuries consistently rank among the most prevalent workplace hazards. Unforeseen hazards and obstacles can pose significant risks, necessitating proactive measures from workers to
Alliance brings together mental health advocates
A group of state and territory mental health consumer bodies have come together to form a new organisation aimed at advocating to the federal government for
Inquiry terms welcomed on abuse of older people in care
The Australian Law Reform Commission’s newly announced investigation into justice responses to sexual violence has been welcomed by aged care advocates. The inquiry’s Terms of
It’s 4 years since the first COVID case in Australia. Here’s how our pandemic experiences have changed over time
It might be hard to believe, but four years have now passed since the first COVID case was confirmed in Australia on January 25 2020.
6 priority areas for thriving amid Australia’s aged care reforms
The era of reforms and regulatory changes in Australia’s aged care system, aimed at improving the quality of care and support for older people, can
Evidence-based care in aged care falling short
While most aged care residents receive best-practice continence care, they do not reliably get optimal treatment for six other common health conditions, new Australian research
Simple question about walking may predict fracture risk
New research suggests that a simple question about walking ability could help clinicians predict fracture risk among older adults. Published in JAMA Network Open, the
