Carers Australia has asked the government to help improve carers’ financial security. There are 2.65 million Australians providing unpaid care for loved ones with illness,
Leading Australian health organisations have come together to provide updated advice on balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure. A new position statement acknowledges
A groundbreaking study has unveiled a list of 16 potentially dangerous medications used in Australian healthcare, along with their safer alternatives. Led by Dr Kate
Primary Health Care Nurses Day 2024 shines a spotlight on the vital role of primary health care (PHC) nurses in Australia’s healthcare system. However, data
A new collaboration between ACON and Gymnastics NSW seeks to bolster physical well-being among older LGBTQ+ 55 and over through tailored programming addressing longstanding access
A new Australian study aims to amplify positives within rural palliative care services, informed by real caregiver experiences. The goal is to drive service enhancements
Cannatrek has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mie University in Tsu, Japan, to forge an open collaboration focused on accelerating medical research into
A new initiative aims to enhance dementia skills across Australia’s frontline emergency services – equipping them to safely assist the 400,000+ older people living with
As extreme summer temperatures persist across Australia, new research from Griffith University suggests heatwaves are putting significant strain on the country’s ambulance services. A systematic
A group of state and territory mental health consumer bodies have come together to form a new organisation aimed at advocating to the federal government for
It might be hard to believe, but four years have now passed since the first COVID case was confirmed in Australia on January 25 2020.
Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) welcomes the recommendation from the Independent NDIS Review for foundational community-based mental health and psychosocial support for people outside the