Government health spending surged in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, even as individual spending and private health funds dropped, AIHW reported. A comprehensive new
The Australian Government has pledged $3.8 million towards the development of a National Carers Strategy. Significant investment in the National Carers Strategy aims to create
As the nation grapples with the implications of the royal commission into aged care, researchers from Monash University highlight the critical need for a highly
A recent study featured in Collegian has brought to light significant areas of improvement within palliative care, particularly among rural nurses. The research reveals a
Blue Knot Day on 26 October spotlights the over 5 million Australian adults affected by complex trauma from abuse, violence and exploitation. President of the
Australia’s First Nations populations are among the world’s highest sufferers of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), yet only one in five
In an effort to shine a light on a topic often shrouded in silence and stigma, we are proud to present our exclusive interview series,
Millions of Australians suffering hearing loss will now be able to pinpoint speakers, follow multiple conversations and ease feelings of isolation and anxiety in complex
Most callers from LGBTIQ+ communities seeking support from QLife struggle with anxiety from how others react towards them, and the prejudices that exist within their
Despite a surge during COVID-19, the use of teleaudiology is not being used to its full potential, according to new research from Flinders University. “Like
Australia’s peak body for occupational therapists, Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) is on a mission: to share the life-changing work of occupational therapists in their communities.
An innovative virtual art program is brightening the lives of aged care residents in rural New South Wales. Developed through a partnership between Western NSW