Health systems work better if they are designed to meet the contemporary needs of the community and to deliver what they aim to achieve – healthy
Dementia Australia has launched a groundbreaking initiative to empower local communities in creating more inclusive environments for people living with dementia. The organisation has distributed
The Albanese Government is making significant strides in improving the quality of care in Australian aged care facilities. Two key initiatives are at the forefront
Australia’s first electronic screening and risk prediction tool for deterioration in aged care residents has won a top national prize for its positive impact on
Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are an integral part of Australia’s healthcare workforce, bringing diverse experiences, skills and perspectives. However, to deliver safe and high-quality care,
The Australian Government has unveiled a comprehensive $4.8 million national campaign to address the alarming rise in elder abuse across the country. Set to launch
A groundbreaking study from Macquarie Business School has uncovered a concerning trend in Australia’s aged care system: single women are likely to spend significantly more
Imagine you’re 90 years old, a grandmother of three and your husband is also elderly and ailing. You need help with almost everything, getting out
The 2024 National Pain Survey of nearly 2600 people living with chronic pain has found that pain doesn’t just affect the person living with the
The 5th Annual Aged Care Week, held from 25-27 June 2024 at the ICC Sydney, brought together over 500 industry leaders to address the critical
Australian health authorities are sounding the alarm over low COVID-19 vaccination rates in residential aged care facilities, highlighting a potentially dangerous gap in protection for
Port Macquarie and Lismore Base Hospitals are spearheading the implementation of new Safe Staffing Levels in regional New South Wales (NSW). This initiative, part of