As the Australian healthcare landscape enters 2024 and beyond, a series of thought leadership pieces signal a profound transformation. From the places we live to the technologies we deploy, and from the workforce strategies we ...
As Australia stands at the crossroads of an evolving healthcare landscape, the need for transformative thinking has never been clearer. In the wake of pressing demographic changes, shifting regulatory frameworks, and growing awareness of previously ...
The Tasmanian Government has launched the Ticket to Wellbeing program, providing vouchers to help older Tasmanians stay physically active and socially engaged through organised sports and recreational activities. Eligible participants aged 65 and over can ...
The final 2024 issue of the Australian Health Review spotlights key innovations and challenges in Australia’s healthcare system, focusing on integrated care models, workforce sustainability, and the transformative potential of digital technologies. As the sector ...
Uber has introduced a new service called Uber Caregiver, designed to make transportation easier for Australia’s caregivers and care recipients. This nationwide feature aims to address the logistical and emotional challenges of arranging travel for ...
Despite Australia’s reputation as a food-rich nation, alarming new research reveals that most Australians are failing to meet essential nutrient requirements, increasing their risk of chronic diseases like osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain cancers. ...
Australia is set to pioneer a safer integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare with the launch of a first-of-its-kind online tool. The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC), in partnership with the Department of ...
In a bid to address rising costs and growing demand, the Australian Government has announced a $37 million funding boost for aged care meal providers, ensuring essential services like Meals on Wheels continue to deliver ...
The Australian Government’s decision to scrap limits on cleaning and gardening services under the Support at Home program has been met with widespread approval from aged care advocates, who call it a victory for older ...
The new Aged Care Act has enshrined the role of dietitians in legislation, marking a milestone in improving the nutrition and well-being of older Australians. With the passage of the Act through Parliament, Australia’s aged ...
The passage of the new Aged Care Act marks a transformative milestone in Australian aged care, enshrining the rights of older Australians and overhauling the system to prioritise quality, safety and dignity. The Albanese Labor ...
Digital technology has the potential to improve end-of-life care in residential aged care facilities, but ensuring its success requires involving nurses in its development, better training and robust support systems, a new study reveals. The ...
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