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budget
Healthcare
Budget boost alone won’t solve Australia’s healthcare woes: Experts
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 7, 2024

While the latest Federal Budget boosted health and aged care spending by $9.7 billion, many experts feel that simply throwing more money at the problems

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ageing
Aged Care
New ‘gerontechnologies’ aid ageing in place
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 7, 2024

The boom in ageing around the world, including China where traditional family-based care is common, is underpinning a tech revolution in elder care, say Flinders

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dementia
Aged Care
Rising demand for dementia training across many industries
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 7, 2024

Dementia Training Australia (DTA) has seen a nationwide surge in people signing up for their dementia education programs since the start of 2024. This rising

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trauma
Opinion
Understanding the Impact of Complex Trauma on Men’s Health
Dr Cathy Kezelman Jun 7, 2024

As we approach International Men’s Health Week on 10-16 June, it is critical to highlight the silent epidemic of complex trauma experienced by men and

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digital
Healthcare
Australia is getting a new digital mental health service. Will it help? Here’s what the evidence says
Peter Baldwin May 30, 2024

In this year’s budget, the federal government announced one of the biggest changes to the mental health system in nearly two decades: a digital early

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virtual
Aged Care
Virtual reality program teaches dementia care de-escalation
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2024

Dementia Australia unveiled an innovative virtual reality (VR) training program called D-Esc in Adelaide. This new virtual program aims to revolutionise how healthcare workers are

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abuse
Aged Care
Learn to recognise signs of abuse against seniors
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2024

In the lead-up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June, the Mildura Rural City Council and Seniors Rights Victoria are teaming up to

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older
Aged Care
Inequalities in allied health care harming older Australians
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2024

Restorative and well-being care is essential for enhancing independence and self-confidence in older Australians and improving their quality of life. In Australia, residential aged care (RAC)

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labour
Aged Care, Featured Leader, Sponsored Story
The True Costs of Free Labour in Aged Care: An Industry Analysis
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2024

Understand the hidden costs behind the common practice of utilising student placements from Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) as ‘free’ labour in the aged care industry.

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dementia
Research
Moving up in life could lower dementia risk, says new study
Ritchelle Drilon May 28, 2024

A fascinating new study from Japan has found that improving your socioeconomic status over your lifetime may help reduce your risk of developing dementia later

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indigenous
Healthcare
Why cultural understanding is critical for Indigenous Health
Healthcare Channel Admin May 28, 2024

As National Reconciliation Week kicks off, it’s a crucial time to reflect on the ongoing need for cultural safety and awareness when it comes to

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end of life
Healthcare
Alarming gaps in end-of-life care based on location and diagnosis
Ritchelle Drilon May 28, 2024

A new report is shining a light on the lack of access to proper palliative care for thousands of Australians facing terminal illnesses. The data,

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