When deciding on a Medicare plan, the selection process can be overwhelming. However, with all the correct information, you can make an informed decision that best suits your healthcare needs and budget. Whether you are ...
A recent study by the Menzies School of Health Research has revealed an alarming staff turnover rate of 151% annually in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) clinics across remote regions of the Northern Territory ...
Western Sydney University’s ‘Brain Bootcamp,’ Australia’s first self-guided dementia prevention program, has shown promising results in reducing dementia risk through short, low-intensity lifestyle modifications. The three-month study tracked over 350 seniors, averaging 73.3 years old, ...
A new report reveals that retirement village development applications in New South Wales are facing severe delays, with one-third of them taking more than 730 days to be assessed. This extended timeframe comes despite an ...
To support the adoption of digital health tools in the allied health sector, the Australian Digital Health Agency is launching an Allied Health Industry Offer. The offer is targeting clinical information system (CIS) and mobile ...
A new study from Flinders University and SAHMRI highlights a growing threat in aged care facilities: the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs,” due to the overuse of antibiotics. The research, published in the Journal ...
So, you’ve booked yourself in for your first-ever therapy session. First of all, congratulations on taking this important step toward becoming your best self. Admitting we need professional help isn’t easy, and therapy is not ...
In an era of sweeping regulatory changes, the aged care sector finds itself at a critical juncture. Luke Greive, Chief Executive Officer of Infini8care, offers invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing providers in ...
This Scams Awareness Week (26-30 August), Australians are being urged to recognise and guard against the rising threat of financial scams. Dr Braam Lowies, a financial gerontology expert at the University of South Australia (UniSA), ...
As the aged care and childcare sectors benefit from recent 15% wage increases, leading disability advocates are raising alarms over the lack of similar support for disability workers. This disparity threatens to worsen workforce shortages in ...
Silverchain Private Care has entered into a strategic partnership with Victoria-based retired living operator One to Another, extending its in-home care services to residents in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs. This collaboration marks Silverchain’s continued efforts to ...
With new reports saying thousands of older Australians will be without aged care places in the next five years, Home Care Packages are becoming more vital and essential to help alleviate strain on the health ...