When it comes to the perception of luxury rehabilitation facilities in film and media, we’re often met with two extremes – hippie holiday retreats or sterile psychiatric wards. This portrayal can make it challenging for ...
In a significant triumph for the aged care sector, the Albanese Government has fulfilled its pledge to reintegrate RNs into nursing homes. The fruition of this commitment is evidenced by the presence of Registered Nurses ...
A concerning new report from Anglicare Australia reveals the heavy toll the rental affordability crisis is taking on our nation’s essential workers. Anglicare’s annual Rental Affordability Snapshot, which surveyed over 45,000 rental listings across the ...
A new report from Commonwealth Bank, University of Technology Sydney and IQVIA reveals pharmacies are adopting technology to improve operations and manage costs due to upcoming 60-day dispensing rules. The CommBank Pharmacy Insights 2023 report ...
In an earnest move to elevate the quality of life for individuals, families and caregivers embarking on the journey with dementia, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) and Dementia Australia have jointly framed a set of nine ...
In the realm of nursing education, a guiding light shines from Down Under, in the heart of Parramatta, Australia. Meet Ross Pancho, RN, MN, MACN, the dedicated and visionary nurse educator at the Australian College ...
A dedicated food hotline has been launched to address complaints and offer nutritional guidance, establishing a vital channel for addressing nutrition-related issues. This initiative, a component of the recently established Food, Nutrition and Dining Advisory ...
Healthcare professionals often face challenging scenarios involving the risk of verbal and physical abuse. Edith Cowan University (ECU) has introduced an award-winning innovation that places nurses at the centre of such situations, offering immersive training ...
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) stands committed to collaborating with the Government to fortify the aged care nursing workforce and to wholeheartedly support their endeavours in offering training and assistance to overseas-trained nurses seeking ...
A groundbreaking mobile app, designed to enhance the walking abilities of individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease, has been unveiled by UNSW biomedical engineers that aims to train Parkinson’s patients to achieve better and more sustained ...
The funding of Australia’s aged care is fast reaching a critical point. As our recent report shows, the costs of providing high-quality services will likely escalate to A$40 billion by 2026 as the first baby ...
Researchers at the University of Southern Queensland are launching a pioneering human trial to explore the potential of capsaicin in preventing dementia – a disease responsible for a significant number of deaths in Australia. Capsaicin, ...