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Home care
Silverchain Group’s 130-year legacy in home care
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 1, 2024

Silverchain Group celebrated its 130th anniversary this week, highlighting a century-long commitment to innovative home-based healthcare solutions. The organisation, which began in 1894 as a

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older
Aged Care
Experts call for active involvement of older people in decision-making
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 1, 2024

The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) recently hosted “Human Rights are Older People’s Rights, Too,” bringing together over 80 leaders, government officials, advocacy experts, industry

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legislation
Residential care
Dietitians applaud legislation to combat malnutrition in aged care
Healthcare Channel Admin Sep 26, 2024

The Australian government has introduced a groundbreaking Aged Care bill that puts nutrition at the forefront of aged care. The legislation, which includes a new

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transport
Home care, Healthcare
Exploring AI crossover from transport to patient care
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 26, 2024

Directed Technologies has entered into an ambitious strategic partnership with RMIT University and the CSIRO to leverage AI and emerging technologies from the transport sector to

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pricing
Residential care
Updated advice on residential aged care pricing released
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 24, 2024

The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released its second annual Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice for 2024-25, marking a significant step

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mansfield
Aged Care
Rural Victoria set for aged care boost with $62.8M Mansfield facility
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 24, 2024

The Victorian government has revealed plans for a state-of-the-art $62.8 million aged care facility in Mansfield, signalling a significant investment in rural healthcare infrastructure. The

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care
Palliative Care
New aged care act brings improved palliative care, experts cautiously optimistic
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 24, 2024

The Australian government has announced a significant expansion of home care support for older citizens, particularly those nearing the end of life. The new End-of-Life

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app
Dementia
Australian-first dementia app bridges language gap for greek carer
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 19, 2024

In an Australian-first initiative, the Fronditha Care Foundation, in collaboration with Dementia Australia, has created the first-ever in-language adaptation of the dementia training app Ask

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bill
Home care
Free wellbeing program to support chronic conditions in Melbourne
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 17, 2024

Residents in Melbourne’s eastern and northeastern suburbs now have access to a free health and wellbeing service under a new partnership with Silverchain. The Right

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bill
Aged Care
AICD welcomes landmark aged care bill introduction
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 17, 2024

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has welcomed the introduction of the Aged Care Bill into the Federal Parliament.  The agreement reached between the

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diagnosis
Dementia
Streamlining dementia diagnosis and care in Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 17, 2024

Dementia is one of the most significant public health challenges of this century, with its rising prevalence heavily impacting health services, aged care, and the

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reforms
Aged Care
How new reforms aim to improve care for older Australians
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 17, 2024

In a landmark move, the Albanese Government has unveiled a comprehensive $5.6 billion aged care reform package, marking the most significant overhaul of the sector

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2024 All rights reserved. © Healthcare channel powered by Akolade.