Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has announced substantial funding to improve palliative care services across the country. With a focus on enhancing quality and access to critical support and treatment for individuals ...
So you’ve been approved for a home care package. Congratulations! This government-funded program can provide you with much-needed assistance to stay independent and live safely in your own home. However, the process of getting started ...
The Australian healthcare market and system are on an expanding trajectory as Australia’s population continues to grow and age with little sign of reversing. With this, there is an urgent need for at-home care, to ...
Home care providers have expressed shock as funding increase falls short of wage rise. In a letter to consumers, Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells announces an 11.9% increase in Home Care Package (HCP) funding ...
The brains of marsupial exhibit characteristics of early human brain development, according to research conducted at the University of Queensland. A recent study conducted by the University of Queensland has discovered that marsupials exhibit features ...
New data reveals that nearly half of Australians aged over 50 are skipping regular dental and GP visits due to increasing cost of living pressures. According to the Australian Seniors survey, 45% of respondents in ...
With the aged care system becoming increasingly complex and difficult to navigate, care finder is set to become a lifeline for the vulnerable older Australians. In a recent interview with the Healthcare Channel, Danielle Ballantine, ...
National labour-hire agency Altaira has forged a partnership with well-being charity Healthcare Heartbeat to deliver Wellness Grants for nurses working in the aged care sector. The initiative aims to address the pressing challenges faced by ...
An analysis of more than 30 years of data reveals a concerning trend: the number of low back pain cases is steadily increasing worldwide. Researchers predict that by 2050, a staggering 843 million individuals will ...
In the aftermath of the incident at Yallambee Lodge involving resident Ms Clare Nowland, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is diligently investigating the circumstances and events surrounding the incident. The focus of the ...
A pilot project conducted in South Australia has shed light on the urgent need for comprehensive and appropriate measures to enhance palliative care in residential aged care settings. Experts in palliative care from Flinders University ...
As National Palliative Care Week takes centre stage, the commitment of the Australian Government to the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan brings positive news to the palliative care sector. Palliative Care Australia (PCA) welcomes this development, ...
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