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aged care providers
Aged Care, Healthcare, Healthcare News
Aged care providers get funding for seniors in remote Australia
Nina Alvarez Feb 10, 2022

Aged care providers in regional and remote parts of Australia will be able to improve services and create safer environments under the latest investment from

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Children's hospitals
Children's Health, Healthcare, Hospitals
2021 Top 10 World Ranking Children’s Hospitals in Australia
Nina Alvarez Feb 8, 2022

Children are a treasure, and helping them grow into their best selves is, for some, one of life’s greatest missions. That’s why when a child

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Novavax
COVID-19, Healthcare, Healthcare News
Novavax COVID vaccine in its first batch arrives in Australia
Nina Alvarez Feb 8, 2022

The first shipment of the Novavax COVID vaccine arrived in Australia last night ahead of the rollout later this month. The shipment, containing about 3 million

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Fresh Start
Healthcare, Hospitals, Mental Health
Rehabilitation centre Fresh Start undergoes transformation
Nina Alvarez Feb 8, 2022

WA-based not-for-profit alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre Fresh Start is undergoing some upgrades to its Northam services. The Northam Recovery Centre is upgrading its accommodation and common

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emergency departments
Healthcare, Hospitals
$24M for research to reduce pressure on emergency departments
Nina Alvarez Feb 8, 2022

The Morrison Government will invest up to $24 million in research to improve acute care systems and reduce waiting times in hospital Emergency Departments (ED).

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sleeplessness
Healthcare, Learning - Topics, Mental Health, Public Health and Careers
Sleeplessness of Australians explored in new national study
Nina Alvarez Feb 8, 2022

A new report from the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness and the Centre for Social Impact shows thousands of Australians struggle with sleeplessness. Released on

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AI technology
Healthcare, Hospitals, Medical Science and Technology
Malnutrition threat reduced by AI technology, research shows
Nina Alvarez Feb 3, 2022

A new study in Canada shows that AI technology can outperform staff when it comes to monitoring the nutrient intake of residents in long-term care.

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sub-variant
COVID-19, Healthcare, Hospitals, Medical Science and Technology
Sub-variant of Omicron under investigation, scientists say
Nina Alvarez Feb 3, 2022

Cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron have escalated globally over the past two months, with many countries experiencing peaks higher than previous variants. Now the

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booster vaccine
Children's Health, COVID-19, Healthcare
Eligible Australian kids 16+ can now get a booster vaccine
Nina Alvarez Feb 3, 2022

From today, eligible Australians aged 16 and 17 years old will be able to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine, following recommendations from the Australian Technical

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Hear For You
Children's Health, Healthcare, Medical Science and Technology, Mental Health
Hear For You launches social campaign for youth mental health
Nina Alvarez Feb 1, 2022

Australian NDIS provider, Hear For You has launched a social media campaign, titled ‘#undeafeated’, to help young deaf people better connect to mental health services.

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bonus
Aged Care, Healthcare
$800 bonus to support Australia’s Aged Care workforce
Nina Alvarez Feb 1, 2022

The Morrison Government will provide $210 million to support the aged care workforce to continue to care for older Australians during the COVID 19 pandemic.

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convicted
Aged Care, Healthcare
Man convicted of allowing unregistered individuals as care facility workers
Nina Alvarez Feb 1, 2022

A man who allowed unregistered individuals to provide occupational therapy and physiotherapy services to aged care residents in Victoria was convicted in the Magistrates Court

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