Aged-care workers will receive a significant pay increase after the Fair Work Commission ruled they deserved substantial wage rises of up to 28%. The federal government has committed to the increases, but is yet to ...
Australia’s healthcare system is facing significant challenges due to shortages and maldistribution of the healthcare workforce, leading to delayed care for many Australians. In response, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling for the establishment ...
A recent study conducted by the Sydney Policy Lab and Impact Economics has shed light on the critical lack of investment in research and development (R&D) within the aged care sector in Australia. This dearth ...
In times of crisis, we often hear the phrase ‘Let me know if you need anything.’ Although the helpful intention is there, this phrase is non-committal and places the responsibility of asking for help on ...
Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University’s Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioural therapy is an alternative solution that should be considered. Despite a wealth of ...
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 ...
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