Cloudflare and the Critical Infrastructure – Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (CI-ISAC Australia) have joined forces to provide free cybersecurity protection to general practitioner (GP) clinics across Australia. Their goal is to safeguard the sensitive ...
In the ever-evolving landscape of aged care, securing a sustainable and skilled workforce is paramount. As leaders in the sector, you understand the pressing need for innovative solutions to address workforce shortages and plan for ...
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare highlights just how big of an impact dementia has on communities across the country. The “What Do Australians Die From?” report shows dementia remains ...
While the latest Federal Budget boosted health and aged care spending by $9.7 billion, many experts feel that simply throwing more money at the problems won’t be enough to create a truly sustainable healthcare system ...
The boom in ageing around the world, including China where traditional family-based care is common, is underpinning a tech revolution in elder care, say Flinders University health and aged care experts. In a new article ...
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) has seen a nationwide surge in people signing up for their dementia education programs since the start of 2024. This rising interest is coming from diverse fields like banking, tourism, cruising ...
In this year’s budget, the federal government announced one of the biggest changes to the mental health system in nearly two decades: a digital early intervention service to relieve Australians’ early psychological distress before it ...
In the lead-up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June, the Mildura Rural City Council and Seniors Rights Victoria are teaming up to host free information sessions. The aim is to educate the ...
Restorative and well-being care is essential for enhancing independence and self-confidence in older Australians and improving their quality of life. In Australia, residential aged care (RAC) residents are not receiving the recommended quantities and types of ...
Understand the hidden costs behind the common practice of utilising student placements from Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) as ‘free’ labour in the aged care industry. Skilled Care Director Warwick Schmitz provides a comprehensive analysis of ...
A fascinating new study from Japan has found that improving your socioeconomic status over your lifetime may help reduce your risk of developing dementia later on. The research, published in the medical journal JAMA Network ...
As National Reconciliation Week kicks off, it’s a crucial time to reflect on the ongoing need for cultural safety and awareness when it comes to providing healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “National ...