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multicultural seniors
Aged Care, COVID-19, Healthcare, Mental Health
Vital contact with multicultural seniors restricted by the pandemic
Sinisha Krstov Nov 9, 2021

With Melbourne going in and out of lockdowns, Victoria’s multicultural seniors lose vital access to the support system they rely on for basic care. This

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seniors in isolation
Aged Care, Healthcare, Mental Health
AMCS Volunteer Visiting Programs vital for seniors in isolation
Faten Alhelow Nov 3, 2021

Seniors are at risk of social isolation because of living alone, losing family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing or vision loss. “The lockdowns have

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Medicare
Aged Care, Healthcare, Hospitals
Medicare to fund allied health case conferencing for vulnerable Aussies
Nina Alvarez Nov 3, 2021

New Medicare items will encourage eligible health providers to work together more closely to support the health of vulnerable Australians. From today, allied health professionals

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Aged care now made more accessible to senior Australians
Aged Care, Aged Care, Healthcare, Learning - Topics
Aged care made even more accessible to senior Australians
Nina Alvarez Oct 29, 2021

The Morrison Government is creating a one-stop-shop to make it easier for senior Australians and their families to connect to aged care services. Building on

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How Australian Healthcare ranks in the world (2021)
Aged Care, Children's Health, Customer Experience, Healthcare, Hospitals, Hospitals/Clinics, Learning - Function, Learning - Topics
How Australian Healthcare ranks in the world (2021)
Nina Alvarez Oct 27, 2021

Last year, the Health Care Index released a list of the 89 countries that had the top-performing healthcare systems around the world, based on criteria

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Veterans encouraged to stay connected and get moving for better health
Aged Care, Healthcare News, Mental Health
Veterans encouraged to stay connected and get moving for better health
Nina Alvarez Oct 26, 2021

Soldier On will host more than 50 activities across the country as part of this year’s Veterans’ Health Week. Veterans’ Health Week is a Department

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Training for rural doctors given extra funding
Aged Care, Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals
Training more doctors in the bush to benefit more rural communities
Nina Alvarez Oct 19, 2021

A program that provides young doctors with the experience of training in a rural general practice or Aboriginal Medical Services and provides more medical care

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Opinion: Supporting our carers – “You can’t pour from an empty cup!”
Aged Care, COVID-19, Healthcare, Mental Health
Opinion: Supporting our carers – “You can’t pour from an empty cup!”
Danielle Ballantine Oct 8, 2021

Do you look after a family member or friend with a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or

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How to manage seasonal allergies safely in the elderly
Aged Care, Aged Care, Healthcare
How to manage seasonal allergies safely in the elderly
Krishma Patel Oct 7, 2021

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a chronic disorder caused by an allergic reaction to substances such as pollen, dust mites, and pet

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Aged care facilities to start welcoming back visitors
Aged Care, Aged Care, COVID-19
Aged care facilities to start welcoming back visitors
Nina Alvarez Oct 6, 2021

Aged care facilities across Australia will be opened to visitors under a plan agreed to by National Cabinet. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC),

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Aged Care, Aged Care, Healthcare, Healthcare News, Learning - Topics, Mental Health
Dementia in seniors in Australia report as of September 2021
Nina Alvarez Sep 21, 2021

The Dementia in Australia 2021 report is the first of its kind in almost 10 years. Prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare,

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falls
Aged Care, Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals
Petition for NDIS change due to age discrimination towards disabled seniors
Nina Alvarez Sep 8, 2021

Nanango residents petition for NDIS change due to age discrimination policies after a disabled senior citizen raised concern about not being covered for support. Sam

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