The Australian Medical Association highlights the critical need for better indexation of Medicare to address problems of access and affordability, citing poor indexation as contributing to declining bulk billing rates and higher out-of-pocket costs for ...
COVID-19 caused high stress and burnout among Australia’s community health service workers, with one in five considering leaving, per Deakin University and the Victorian Healthcare Association. As the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia’s ...
UTS researchers have utilised bio-ink technology to produce individualised 3D-printed heart patches that have exhibited potential in treating heart failure due to heart attacks. Researchers from The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have made a ...
A new report has found that people living with dementia in Australia are experiencing significant harm in residential aged care facilities, including violence, abuse and neglect. In the report “Reparations for harm to people living ...
Research shows practising yoga can help prevent and manage frailty in older adults, as it improves gait speed and lowers extremity strength comparable to exercise and tai chi. As we age, our bodies become more ...
A University of South Australia-led research has found that regular consumption of a Mediterranean or Asian diet reduces the risk of prostate cancer diagnosis in men. University of South Australia researchers have found that a ...
Planned Services Australia launches Support Request and Support Leads to connect NDIS Participants, Support Coordinators, and LAC\’s with support providers, simplifying the way disability services are sourced. Planned Services Australia has launched two innovative services ...
The inclusion of palliative care as a core requirement in aged care training is a crucial step towards delivering better care to vulnerable Australians and strengthening the workforce. Over a third of all deaths occur ...
As many as one in five seniors experience mental health issues not associated with ageing. This increased risk of depression and anxiety is why it’s so important to invest in emotional well-being, as well as ...
Eye health is a critical aspect of overall healthcare and well-being. Unfortunately, not all individuals have equal access to eye care services. Women and girls, in particular, face significant barriers when it comes to accessing ...
Korean company Wonderful Platform offers AI care and companion robots for the elderly, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, to assist with daily tasks and social interaction. South Korean AI specialist company Wonderful Platform is making waves ...
Digital technologies are now embedded into almost all aspects of modern life and Primary Health Care (PHC) is no exception. As digital technologies become increasingly ubiquitous, Primary Health Care (PHC) providers are embracing digital technologies ...
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