COVID-19

Omicron
COVID-19, Healthcare, Healthcare News, International News
WHO holds meeting about the new COVID variant, Omicron
Nina Alvarez Nov 30, 2021

Advisers to the World Health Organisation are holding a special session to flesh out information about a worrying new variant (currently coined as the Omicron

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vaccine mandate
COVID-19, Healthcare, Healthcare News
WA workers say they’ll quit rather than comply with vaccine mandate
Nina Alvarez Nov 25, 2021

The WA Government introduced the vaccine mandate last month, which will soon affect 75% of the workforce — one of the most widespread requirements to

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vaccine claims
COVID-19, Healthcare
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme made more accessible
Nina Alvarez Nov 25, 2021

The Morrison Government is reducing the claim threshold of the no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme to enable more people access to compensation for costs

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remote
COVID-19, Healthcare
Ten more residents sick in remote NT COVID-19 outbreak
Nina Alvarez Nov 23, 2021

The Northern Territories’ Chief Minister Michael Gunner is expected to provide more details about an outbreak of COVID-19 cases in two remote Indigenous communities after

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workplace culture
COVID-19, Customer Experience, Healthcare, Hospitals, Learning - Topics, Mental Health
Q&A: “Workplace Culture and the NDIS” Author, Fran Connelley
Nina Alvarez Nov 23, 2021

The healthcare sector has withstood an increasing amount of pressure in the past couple of years. But as COVID-19 dealt a huge blow, the cracks

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Traveling
Aged Care, COVID-19, HR/People/Culture
Traveling with the Elderly: 5 Important Tips to Remember
Nina Alvarez Nov 18, 2021

Traveling is no doubt stressful. Standing in lines at stations and airports, getting stuck in crowds, uncomfortable seating, dry and processed travel food, weather changes,

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lockout
COVID-19, Healthcare News, Public Health and Careers
Top End waits to hear if local lockout will end after outbreak
Nina Alvarez Nov 16, 2021

The Northern Territory is waiting to learn if its first community outbreak of COVID-19 is under control and the lockout of unvaccinated people will end.

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home quarantine
COVID-19, Healthcare News, Public Health and Careers
Vaccine milestone to relax rules for residents in home quarantine
Nina Alvarez Nov 11, 2021

Home quarantine will become more accessible for returning Queenslanders and eligible interstate travellers once the 70% double-dose vaccination mark is reached. Minister for Health and

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open
COVID-19, Healthcare News
Doors to swing open as NSW continues to get the jab done
Nina Alvarez Nov 11, 2021

In response to the faster-than-expected rate of vaccination, the NSW Government will further ease rules for those who are fully vaccinated by bringing forward many of

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booster
Aged Care, COVID-19, Healthcare, Healthcare News
COVID-19 booster vaccination programs begin rollout in Australia
Nina Alvarez Nov 9, 2021

Today, the Australian Government’s COVID-19 booster vaccination rollout program officially gets under way, with the initial focus on residential aged care and disability facilities. Everyone

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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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vaccination target
Children's Health, COVID-19, Healthcare News
Victoria hits COVID-19 vaccination target as cases fall
Nina Alvarez Nov 5, 2021

Victoria has reached its 80% full COVID-19 vaccination target and posted the lowest daily case tally in a month, as the state prepares to embrace

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