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Science and Technology
AI algorithm improves cough detection in electronic devices
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 18, 2023

Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that significantly improves the detection of human coughing in electronic devices, reducing false positives and requiring fewer sound samples

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skill
Aged Care
ACWIC ready to support sector in overcoming skill shortage challenges
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 18, 2023

Aged care faces a severe skill shortage, with demand for nurses increasing due to the government’s requirement for registered nurses, and a transition plan is

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Albanese
Aged Care
PM Albanese defends “ambitious” aged care targets amid criticism
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 18, 2023

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends the government’s “ambitious” staffing requirements for aged care facilities, despite concerns and closures among some providers. The Albanese Government’s

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Brightwater
Aged Care
Brightwater Care Group to close aged care facilities as staffing mandate looms
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 18, 2023

Brightwater Care Group is closing three of its Perth facilities due to difficulty in meeting the new staffing mandate, requiring registered nurses on-site 24/7, affecting

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rural areas
Research
Researchers to tailor dementia prevention strategies for rural areas
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 14, 2023

Researchers examine why people living in regional and rural areas are three to five times more likely to develop dementia than their city-dwelling counterparts. The

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aged care services
Aged Care
Govt increases aged care services in regional and remote areas
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 14, 2023

The government is expanding its aged care services in regional and remote areas, allowing older Australians to stay connected to their communities and families. The

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Flinders
Research
Flinders researchers awarded grants to improve dementia care
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 14, 2023

Flinders University researchers are set to increase their understanding of  Alzheimer’s disease, address common sleep disturbances, and help people with dementia engage with their loved

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scholarships
Healthcare, Healthcare News
NSW Labor announces 2K scholarships for healthcare students
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 14, 2023

The introduction of 2,000 new scholarships for healthcare students from 2024 was announced with the aim of attracting and retaining talent in the NSW public

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Wesley Mission
Aged Care
Wesley Mission to close three remaining aged care locations in Sydney
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 14, 2023

Wesley Mission is closing all its remaining aged care homes in the region due to challenges to the workforce and the flow-on impacts of national

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prescribing
Healthcare, Healthcare News
AMA warns against potentially harmful pharmacy prescribing models
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 12, 2023

AMA launched a campaign to address flaws in pharmacy prescribing models and suggest solutions to improve access and affordability for Australians. The Australian Medical Association

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Healthcare, Healthcare News
NDIS-healthcare system links need to be strengthened for better palliative care
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 12, 2023

Palliative Care Australia has called for better links between the NDIS and the wider health system to increase access to palliative care for people with

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type 1
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Type 1 diabetes patients in Australia demand a seat at the treatment table
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 12, 2023

The Omnipod DASH system provides a convenient solution for type 1 diabetes management, although healthcare professionals’ implicit biases affect patients’ access to new diabetes management

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