Opinion

Lieutenant
Healthcare, Opinion
Honouring resilience: Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel and the impact on nurses, especially Filipino nurses in Australia
Jerome Babate and Professor Violeta Lopez Jul 31, 2023

As nurses in Australia eagerly anticipate the forthcoming unveiling and dedication ceremony of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel at the Australian War Memorial, we find ourselves

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SMS
Aged Care, Opinion
How SMS is enhancing our loved ones’ Aged Care experience
Jonathan Walsh Jul 25, 2023

The landscape of Australia’s aged care has been rapidly evolving for years – with the focus on providing compassionate and efficient services for our elderly

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MyMedicare
Healthcare, Opinion
Should you register with a GP? What is MyMedicare and how might it change the care you get?
Anthony Scott Jul 20, 2023

MyMedicare is a new voluntary scheme that allows patients to register with their usual GP, in an attempt to improve continuity of care and health

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employer
Aged Care, Opinion
Thriving in the care worker market – being an employer of choice
Giovanni Siano Jul 20, 2023

It is no secret that the aged care industry is currently facing significant workforce challenges, with the demand for skilled professionals far exceeding the available

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emergency
Healthcare, Opinion, Science and Technology
Saving time in Australia’s overflowing emergency departments
Dr Simon Wallace Jul 4, 2023

Australia’s emergency departments (EDs) are facing a dire situation. Patient flow is reaching critical levels and is operating at breaking point, coupled with the increase

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retirement
Aged Care, Opinion
Retirement reinvented: how to find fulfilment later in life
Tania Wiseman Jun 6, 2023

Retirement can feel like a strange time for many people. Gone is the routine of work, your time is your own – in theory. How to

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COVID
Aged Care, COVID-19, Opinion
Over half of eligible aged care residents are yet to receive their COVID booster. And winter is coming
Hassan Vally Jun 1, 2023

As Australia heads towards the fourth winter of the pandemic, we have once again started seeing an increase in the level of COVID circulating. With

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home care
Healthcare, Opinion, Science and Technology
At home care – reshaping the future of healthcare
Rob Marchiori May 30, 2023

The Australian healthcare market and system are on an expanding trajectory as Australia’s population continues to grow and age with little sign of reversing. With

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young
Aged Care, Aged Care, Opinion
The budget includes $7.3 million to get more young people out of aged care homes. Is it enough?
Di Winkler May 16, 2023

The Australian government has committed to getting all young people out of aged care facilities by 2025, but progress has been slow. Just over three

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budget
Aged Care, Aged Care, Opinion
The aged-care budget delivers for workers but meeting our future needs will require bold funding reforms
Hal Swerissen May 11, 2023

The 2023-24 federal budget takes a step in the right direction for aged care, with a much-needed pay boost for workers in the sector. But

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burnout
Healthcare, Opinion
3 key ingredients to preventing burnout in the healthcare sector
Melo Calarco Apr 12, 2023

Melo Calarco suggests three ingredients to prevent burnout in healthcare workers: self-awareness, self-regulation and consistent self-care. While in Australia, healthcare workers during the last year/s

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consultations
Healthcare, Opinion
Revolutionising accessible healthcare through online consultations
Steven Quinlan Apr 6, 2023

Over the last few years, the way we approach medical appointments and consultations has dramatically shifted. With face-to-face doctor appointments and consultations once being the

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