The Australian government’s recent announcement of funding to address placement poverty for low socio-economic status (SES) students in certain health professions has sparked concern among allied health educators. The Australian Council of Deans of Health ...
A coalition of organisations representing older Australians has issued a pressing demand for the immediate introduction of a new rights-based Aged Care Act. The group, which includes Australian Independent Retirees, Carers Australia, Council on the ...
A recent study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry suggests that a decline in psychological well-being, particularly a lack of purpose and personal growth, may precede the onset of mild cognitive impairment ...
A $8 million investment has been announced to broaden the scope of innovative respite support programs for individuals living with dementia and their carers. This latest funding boost is part of the ‘Improving respite care ...
The latest issue of the Australian Health Review, published by the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA), highlights critical areas for improvement in the Australian healthcare system, with a particular emphasis on mental health reform ...
In a significant move, the Federal Government’s recent ministerial reshuffle has placed a spotlight on the challenges of an ageing population and the pervasive issue of ageism in Australia. The introduction of Kate Thwaites as ...
Cambridge University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that could transform how we diagnose and manage Alzheimer’s disease. This innovative algorithm outperforms current clinical methods, accurately predicting in 82% of cases whether individuals with ...
Starting 1 July, residential aged care homes in Australia can access funding to employ on-site pharmacists to help reduce medicine-related harm in aged care. The program, called the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) Measure, is ...
The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is rolling out new resources to help people with dementia and their families. As more Australians get older, it’s becoming important to have better ways to support those ...
The Australian government is investing $30 million in research to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can make healthcare better and more accessible for everyone. This budget will fund 10 projects at universities across the country, ...
To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released an interactive database of 89 interventions that show promise to prevent and respond to the abuse of older people, also known ...
As National Reconciliation Week kicks off, it’s a crucial time to reflect on the ongoing need for cultural safety and awareness when it comes to providing healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “National ...