AMA has called for long-overdue reforms to be implemented to ensure Australians get value for money from their insurers and the system remains sustainable amidst deep-rooted problems in private health care. An increase of more ...
Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that significantly improves the detection of human coughing in electronic devices, reducing false positives and requiring fewer sound samples per second. A team of engineering and health researchers has ...
Aged care faces a severe skill shortage, with demand for nurses increasing due to the government’s requirement for registered nurses, and a transition plan is needed to ensure good clinical care, while there is no ...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends the government’s “ambitious” staffing requirements for aged care facilities, despite concerns and closures among some providers. The Albanese Government’s ambitious aged care targets continue to draw mixed reactions as ...
Brightwater Care Group is closing three of its Perth facilities due to difficulty in meeting the new staffing mandate, requiring registered nurses on-site 24/7, affecting 75 residents and offering staff positions at other sites. Perth ...
Researchers examine why people living in regional and rural areas are three to five times more likely to develop dementia than their city-dwelling counterparts. The Dementia Australia Research Foundation provides funding for 18 projects in ...
The government is expanding its aged care services in regional and remote areas, allowing older Australians to stay connected to their communities and families. The Albanese Government is ramping up its efforts to provide better ...
Flinders University researchers are set to increase their understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, address common sleep disturbances, and help people with dementia engage with their loved ones. Flinders University researchers have secured significant funding from the ...
The introduction of 2,000 new scholarships for healthcare students from 2024 was announced with the aim of attracting and retaining talent in the NSW public health system. The incoming NSW Labor Government has announced a ...
Wesley Mission is closing all its remaining aged care homes in the region due to challenges to the workforce and the flow-on impacts of national reforms to aged care. Wesley Mission, an organisation providing aged ...
AMA launched a campaign to address flaws in pharmacy prescribing models and suggest solutions to improve access and affordability for Australians. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has launched a new campaign called “You Deserve More,” ...
Palliative Care Australia has called for better links between the NDIS and the wider health system to increase access to palliative care for people with disabilities. Improved links and more timely referrals between the National ...
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