In recognition of significant changes in the aged care sector’s landscape since its establishment in 2019, the Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) has made the decision to wind up its operations. This measured step ...
In a concerted effort to address the pressing issue of loneliness and social isolation, Frasers Property Australia has partnered with Ending Loneliness Together (ELT) following the groundbreaking release of the documentary “The Great Separation.” The ...
Aged-care services will cost taxpayers more than A$35 billion this year. Treasurer Jim Chalmers argues it’s one of the government’s biggest ongoing funding challenges. The last intergenerational report, which looked out over the next 40 years, ...
House fires pose a terrifying risk for all Australians, but elderly individuals face amplified dangers that make them disproportionately vulnerable. To learn more about specific risks and how we can better safeguard our ageing loved ...
Groundbreaking research conducted by CQUniversity has brought together an international team of sleep and shift work experts to develop world-first guidelines to optimise sleep patterns for shift workers. Published in the esteemed academic journal SLEEP, ...
New findings highlight potential elevated late-life Alzheimer’s disease risk among transgender and non-binary adults, shedding light on key risk factors that are more prevalent within this demographic. A recent publication in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The ...
Silverchain has joined forces with Sheba Beyond, one of the world’s pioneering virtual hospitals, in a partnership aimed at revolutionising digital health innovation in home care. The landmark partnership between Silverchain and Sheba is set ...
The global health sector stands to benefit significantly from the perspectives and talents of women in leadership positions. However, a new report released by The Fred Hollows Foundation reveals that unless immediate action is taken ...
New research conducted by the University of South Australia in collaboration with Aphasia SA, highlights the unique ability of pets to improve communication and emotional well-being among individuals with aphasia. Aphasia is a language difficulty ...
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) advocates for a comprehensive resolution to Stage 3 of the aged care work value case in the Fair Work Commission, emphasising the need for equitable pay rises for ...
Chronic pain affects one in five Australians, cutting across all demographics and age groups. Yet it often goes unrecognised and undiscussed in the broader community. National Pain Week, held from 25 July to 1 August, ...
Findings from Ideagen CompliSpace’s recent aged care report highlights the challenge for many aged care providers across Australia, with the workload increasing for many workers since the introduction of COVID-19 regulations (94% experiencing an increase) ...