A new initiative is changing the landscape of care for older Australians who themselves are carers. The Carer Health and Wellbeing Service, a pilot program of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), is the ...
Charles Sturt University is spearheading a project that could transform aged care in Australia by using cutting-edge technology to detect health issues in older adults before they become critical, whether they are ageing at home ...
A recent study by Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute has highlighted the substantial social and economic benefits of home automation for people with disabilities, urging funding bodies like the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to ...
Researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) and the University of Canberra (UC) suggest that specially designed intergenerational playgrounds could be the key to improving mental health among older adults while fostering connections between ...
The Australian government’s recent announcement of funding to address placement poverty for low socio-economic status (SES) students in certain health professions has sparked concern among allied health educators. The Australian Council of Deans of Health ...
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has highlighted a critical gap in understanding and supporting neurodiversity among older Australians. During their annual “Conversations on Ageing,” experts emphasised the urgent need for research and improved support ...
The Maggie Beer Foundation, a leading advocate for improving food quality and the dining experience in aged care, has appointed Jane Mussared as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mussared’s appointment comes at a critical time ...
The healthcare commerce market in Australia is huge, projected to reach AUD $1,08 million by 2028. Consumers are increasingly investing in healthcare products and services: they expect access to these through various digital channels, as well as ...
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, established to address the systemic issues plaguing Australia’s aged care sector, has been a significant force in reshaping the future of aged care services. The 2024 ...
A coalition of organisations representing older Australians has issued a pressing demand for the immediate introduction of a new rights-based Aged Care Act. The group, which includes Australian Independent Retirees, Carers Australia, Council on the ...
A recent survey has revealed a troubling trend in Australian healthcare, with many citizens delaying or skipping crucial medical treatments due to cost-of-living pressures. The 6th Australian Healthcare Index (AHI), conducted by Healthengine and the ...
A study has found that cleaning shared medical equipment once a day with even a simple disinfectant wipe could significantly reduce hospital-acquired infections and potentially save lives. The CLEEN study, a randomised control trial led ...
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