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Workforce, Healthcare
Government seeks public input on Nursing Workforce Strategy
Healthcare Channel Admin Sep 12, 2024

The Albanese Labor Government has launched a public consultation process for the next National Nursing Workforce Strategy, aiming to enhance the quality of healthcare across

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Dementia
Nap your way to better memory? New study suggests it’s possible
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

Dr Caroline Faucher, a sleep and dementia researcher from HMRI’s Brain Neuromodulation Research Program, has discovered that napping can significantly impact the memory of individuals

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Healthcare, Technology
Five key tech poised to transform healthcare
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

A new report from the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) Health Alliance has identified five significant technological transformations set to revolutionise healthcare delivery in the

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Aged Care
Be healthy at home, save billions in aged care costs with tech
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

As the government grapples with rising aged care costs, a consortium of universities and industry players is proposing a innovative solution: using sensor technology to

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Aged Care
Addressing frailty in older Australians to reduce healthcare costs
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

A study by Flinders University has revealed that preventing frailty in older Australians could lead to significant economic savings and improved quality of life. The

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Research
Majority of young Australians not getting enough choline
Healthcare Channel Admin Sep 10, 2024

A new study by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and Flinders University reveals that a significant number of Australian infants and

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chronic
Healthcare
Free online training for chronic airway disease management
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 10, 2024

Primary healthcare professionals now have access to a new, free online education program designed to enhance their skills in managing chronic airway diseases such as

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Healthcare
New sensory campus sets benchmark for vision support services
Healthcare Channel Admin Sep 10, 2024

Guide Dogs Victoria has officially opened its sensory campus, a transformative space that redefines support for people living with low vision and blindness. This nearly

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Aged Care
Lack of specialised tools puts dementia care improvements at risk
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 10, 2024

Recent studies from Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute have revealed a critical gap in the tools used to measure and improve care quality for dementia

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Healthcare
Study: Local employment key to stabilising remote health workforce
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 3, 2024

A recent study by the Menzies School of Health Research has revealed an alarming staff turnover rate of 151% annually in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health

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Research
‘Brain Bootcamp’ proves effective in lowering dementia risk
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 3, 2024

Western Sydney University’s ‘Brain Bootcamp,’ Australia’s first self-guided dementia prevention program, has shown promising results in reducing dementia risk through short, low-intensity lifestyle modifications. The

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Aged Care
Report reveals ‘alarming’ delays in NSW retirement village approvals
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 3, 2024

A new report reveals that retirement village development applications in New South Wales are facing severe delays, with one-third of them taking more than 730

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