The Australian Government has pledged $3.8 million towards the development of a National Carers Strategy. Significant investment in the National Carers Strategy aims to create a unified carer policy that eliminates geographical and agency-related barriers, ...
As the nation grapples with the implications of the royal commission into aged care, researchers from Monash University highlight the critical need for a highly trained and cohesive workforce. Australia’s aged care sector is undergoing ...
A recent study featured in Collegian has brought to light significant areas of improvement within palliative care, particularly among rural nurses. The research reveals a lack of resources tailored to rural nurses, despite their unique ...
Blue Knot Day on 26 October spotlights the over 5 million Australian adults affected by complex trauma from abuse, violence and exploitation. President of the Blue Knot Foundation President Dr Cathy Kezelman says increased recognition ...
Australia’s First Nations populations are among the world’s highest sufferers of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), yet only one in five patients received treatment in 2019. Flinders University’s Associate Professor Amanda ...
Infection control in healthcare settings is a concern for everyone, from doctors to patients. What you might not know is the classic attire of meds plays a vital role in maintaining hygiene and preventing infections. ...
In an effort to shine a light on a topic often shrouded in silence and stigma, we are proud to present our exclusive interview series, “Talking about Trauma with Blue Knot Foundation.” This Mental Health ...
Millions of Australians suffering hearing loss will now be able to pinpoint speakers, follow multiple conversations and ease feelings of isolation and anxiety in complex group situations, following the launch of Integrated Xperience from Signia. ...
Most callers from LGBTIQ+ communities seeking support from QLife struggle with anxiety from how others react towards them, and the prejudices that exist within their local community, according to long-time QLife volunteer peer support worker ...
Despite a surge during COVID-19, the use of teleaudiology is not being used to its full potential, according to new research from Flinders University. “Like many other industries, the pandemic prompted the audiology industry to ...
Australia’s peak body for occupational therapists, Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) is on a mission: to share the life-changing work of occupational therapists in their communities. Occupational Therapy Week, running from 23-29 October provides an opportunity ...
An innovative virtual art program is brightening the lives of aged care residents in rural New South Wales. Developed through a partnership between Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) and Arts Outwest, the Virtual Art ...
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