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Healthcare News, Research
Fore your health: Golf found to have serious benefits for those with osteoarthritis
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 26, 2023

Playing golf could have serious health benefits for those suffering from osteoarthritis, according to new research by the University of South Australia. Golf is acknowledged

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COVID-19, Healthcare News, Research
Govt responds to Long COVID inquiry with $50M research investment
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 26, 2023

The Australian Government has announced that it will provide $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for research into post-acute sequelae

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Healthcare, Healthcare News
Australian Government to slash prescription medication costs for millions of patients
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 26, 2023

The Australian Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at reducing the cost and inconvenience of obtaining prescription medication for millions of Australians. In the

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Healthcare News
Shorten commits to equal NDIS access for CALD and First Nations communities
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 20, 2023

Minister Shorten pledges to improve accessibility to the NDIS for CALD and First Nations communities, with support from agencies such as AMES Australia. AMES Australia,

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private health
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Private health system struggles despite increase in insured population
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 18, 2023

AMA has called for long-overdue reforms to be implemented to ensure Australians get value for money from their insurers and the system remains sustainable amidst

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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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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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Australian Health Review
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Australian Health Review shows healthcare costs hitting most vulnerable hard
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 6, 2023

The cost of living is affecting the health of Australians, with many delaying care due to rising healthcare costs. The impact of rising healthcare costs

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bipolar
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Breaking the stigma: How understanding Bipolar Disorder can save lives
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 30, 2023

Enquiries for bipolar disorder increased by 309% at The Banyans Healthcare in 2022, highlighting the need for more understanding and support for the estimated 3%

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Healthcare, Healthcare News
World-first framework launched for rural and remote nursing
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 28, 2023

The National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework has been launched to improve healthcare in rural and remote areas of Australia by providing a standardised

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