For people living with disabilities, access to support services such as peer support is vital in maintaining mental well-being. Yet there is a considerable gap in the available support services in regions compared to metropolitan ...
From your very first sip of morning coffee to the nourishing dinner you feed your family, the unwavering expertise of food technologists has protected every morsel you consume. These unsung champions of the food industry, ...
A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia is further evidence that the menopause transition is a particularly important time for women and their doctors to pay attention to heart health, in turn protecting their brain ...
Australia’s healthcare system must adapt to the evolving needs of a post-COVID environment and ageing population, ensuring safety, quality, and consistent monitoring, as highlighted in the June 2023 issue of the Australian Health Review. As ...
Retirement can feel like a strange time for many people. Gone is the routine of work, your time is your own – in theory. How to stop chores from taking over can become a tricky balance. ...
The Jobs Index indicates that the Aged Care industry has seen significant YoY declines in the number of shifts per business, falling 29% YoY, as COVID-related staffing shortages have eased, leading to a 10% YoY ...
As cancer treatment continues to evolve, companies in the industry are exploring new avenues to tackle this complex and challenging disease. Filamon Limited, a new Australian cancer research company, has emerged as a standout player ...
The latest MyHospitals update from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows how the trend in hospital admissions has fluctuated throughout the pandemic and includes national, state and territory, and hospital-specific data. There ...
According to a study conducted by the Australian National University (ANU), the majority of Australians find care work rewarding and fulfilling but hold negative perceptions regarding pay and conditions within the sector. The research, based ...
Leaders from Australia’s aged care sector are meeting in Canberra today for a landmark Financial Sustainability Summit, aimed at finding solutions to ensure the provision of sustainable and high-quality aged care services both now and ...
As Australia heads towards the fourth winter of the pandemic, we have once again started seeing an increase in the level of COVID circulating. With this comes an increased risk of infection and serious illness. ...
The latest Australian Healthcare Index June 2023 report, with support from Healthengine and the Australian Patients Association, reveals that the healthcare system is facing ongoing strain. The fifth Australian Healthcare Index June 2023, a bi-annual ...