The Albanese Government recently released the much-anticipated Aged Care Taskforce’s Final Report, marking a significant step toward overhauling Australia’s aged care system to provide sustainable, high-quality care for all older Australians, now and in the ...
A cutting-edge project to create a digital platform for predicting dementia risk is moving forward, thanks to new research funding from the Western Australian government. The innovative tool, led by Professor Blossom Stephan at Curtin ...
Aged care financing is a vexed problem for the Australian government. It is already underfunded for the quality the community expects, and costs will increase dramatically. There are also significant concerns about the complexity of the ...
A new Australian study has revealed an alarming statistic – 6 out of 10 aged care residents are taking antidepressant medications. Researchers are concerned this extremely high rate could be masking deeper issues around mental ...
New research published in The Lancet reveals a groundbreaking finding: Australians suffering from chronic knee pain experience similar relief whether they undergo physiotherapy sessions via video or attend traditional in-person consultations. Led by University of ...
The representation of women in healthcare and medical leadership roles remains a pressing issue in Australia, signalling a broader challenge to equity and social justice within the industry. A recent Perspective article in the Medical ...
A government-instituted taskforce has proposed older Australians should pay more of the cost of their aged care, while steering clear of politically fraught options such as a levy or touching the family home to help ...
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is pushing for a national campaign aimed at promoting nursing as a lifelong and rewarding career. In their 2024-25 Pre-Budget Submission, ACN emphasised the pivotal role of nursing in ...
For many in the LGBTIQ+ community, facing the end of life can be an anxious experience. There are concerns about discrimination and not receiving respectful, affirmative care. A new online training program aims to change ...
Healthcare outsourcing to the Philippines has made remarkable strides, positioning the country at the forefront of transforming patient care through innovative service delivery. This evolution is largely attributed to the strategic adoption of advanced technologies ...
A groundbreaking study by Australia’s Heart Research Institute (HRI) suggests that a common vegetable found in many Australian households might hold the key to preventing and treating strokes, one of the nation’s leading causes of ...
An analysis by the Australia Institute suggests that while recent aged care reforms aim to enhance safety and quality, they fall short in recognising workers’ skills and ensuring optimal care for elderly Australians. According to ...
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