A study by Flinders University has highlighted both progress and persistent gaps in the transparency of clinical trial data for top-selling medicines, urging pharmaceutical companies to improve access to critical information. The findings, published in ...
Older Australians living in retirement villages experience significantly better quality of life compared to their peers, according to a new Catalyst Research report. The study, which surveyed over 12,000 Australians aged over 60, revealed that ...
Australia’s first electronic screening and risk prediction tool for aged care residents has been recognised with a prestigious national award for its impact on health and safety. The tool, developed through a collaboration between RMIT ...
Australia must embrace home care as a central element of its healthcare model to address the challenges posed by an ageing population, according to leading demographer Bernard Salt AM. Salt emphasised the inadequacy of current ...
Three of Australia’s leading faith-based care providers—Baptcare, Baptist Care SA, and BaptistCare—announced today they will unite to become one of Australia’s largest integrated care and service providers. The Boards and executives of all three organisations ...
The recently released report on the Aged Care Bill has been met with mixed reactions, with some aged care providers voicing concerns over the reform’s lack of emphasis on innovation. Natasha Chadwick, CEO of NewDirection ...
A concerning 20 per cent increase in aged care complaints has been revealed in a new report by the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), highlighting persistent communication failures between providers and older people. The organisation’s ...
The Australian government’s fee-free TAFE initiative is making significant inroads into addressing healthcare workforce shortages, with over 300,000 women already enrolled in various healthcare training programs. The program, which eliminates course fees for students entering ...
Uniting NSW.ACT is one of Australia’s largest networks of social and community services providers, supporting approximately 130,000 people of all ages each year across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The not-for-profit ...
As the ryegrass pollen season peaks in Victoria, Asthma Australia is emphasising the importance of preparedness for individuals suffering from hay fever. The organisation warns that current pollen levels could trigger severe respiratory issues, particularly ...
A pioneering Australian study has revealed that couples who tackle rheumatoid arthritis (RA) together experience better mental health outcomes and stronger relationships, challenging traditional individual-focused treatment approaches. The research, published in The Journal of Rheumatology, ...
Despite significant gains in experience and leadership roles, women in Australia’s digital health sector continue to face substantial pay inequity, earning up to $1,500 less per week than their male counterparts, according to a new ...