South Australia’s planning system has been recognised as the best in the nation, topping the Retirement Living Council’s national planning report card. The state’s system was praised for its legislative framework, efficiency, clarity, and progressive approach ...
Consumer Healthcare Products (CHP) Australia, the organisation representing the nonprescription medicines sector, has marked its 50th anniversary, celebrating its role in promoting responsible self-care and contributing significantly to the Australian economy. The nonprescription medicines industry ...
In a landmark move set to transform Australia’s approach to aged care, Flinders University has become the lead university partner of the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA). This collaboration aims to address one of the ...
A new initiative is changing the landscape of care for older Australians who themselves are carers. The Carer Health and Wellbeing Service, a pilot program of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), is the ...
Charles Sturt University is spearheading a project that could transform aged care in Australia by using cutting-edge technology to detect health issues in older adults before they become critical, whether they are ageing at home ...
A recent study by Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute has highlighted the substantial social and economic benefits of home automation for people with disabilities, urging funding bodies like the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to ...
Researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) and the University of Canberra (UC) suggest that specially designed intergenerational playgrounds could be the key to improving mental health among older adults while fostering connections between ...
The Australian government’s recent announcement of funding to address placement poverty for low socio-economic status (SES) students in certain health professions has sparked concern among allied health educators. The Australian Council of Deans of Health ...
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has highlighted a critical gap in understanding and supporting neurodiversity among older Australians. During their annual “Conversations on Ageing,” experts emphasised the urgent need for research and improved support ...
The Maggie Beer Foundation, a leading advocate for improving food quality and the dining experience in aged care, has appointed Jane Mussared as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mussared’s appointment comes at a critical time ...
The healthcare commerce market in Australia is huge, projected to reach AUD $1,08 million by 2028. Consumers are increasingly investing in healthcare products and services: they expect access to these through various digital channels, as well as ...
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, established to address the systemic issues plaguing Australia’s aged care sector, has been a significant force in reshaping the future of aged care services. The 2024 ...