Australia is getting a new digital mental health service. Will it help? Here’s what the evidence says
In this year’s budget, the federal government announced one of the biggest changes to the mental health system in nearly two decades: a digital early
Virtual reality program teaches dementia care de-escalation
Dementia Australia unveiled an innovative virtual reality (VR) training program called D-Esc in Adelaide. This new virtual program aims to revolutionise how healthcare workers are
Learn to recognise signs of abuse against seniors
In the lead-up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June, the Mildura Rural City Council and Seniors Rights Victoria are teaming up to
Inequalities in allied health care harming older Australians
Restorative and well-being care is essential for enhancing independence and self-confidence in older Australians and improving their quality of life. In Australia, residential aged care (RAC)
The True Costs of Free Labour in Aged Care: An Industry Analysis
Understand the hidden costs behind the common practice of utilising student placements from Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) as ‘free’ labour in the aged care industry.
