The Australian Government in partnership with states and territories, peak surgical bodies, the AMA, and the private hospital sector will be increasing the availability of
Stuck at home, people are consulting doctors over the internet rather than in person—an approach to healthcare with many lasting benefits. While the chance of
As corona virus continues, it’s vital that we support our older Australians Keep in contact regularly with older neighbours, friends or family Set them up
Up to 40 percent of individuals in aged care homes never get visitors, Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt has told the National Press Club. “It
With the COVID-19 crisis looming large on the Australian economy & environment, there has been an amazing display of generosity from individuals and businesses who
A shortage of ventilators will put lives in danger, so health authorities round the world do everything they will to urge more Health authorities round
People aged 70 years and over, people aged 65 years and over with chronic medical conditions, people with compromised immune systems, and Aboriginal and Torres
University of Melbourne researchers working together with Western Health have designed a private ventilation hood for hospital beds to assist contain the droplet spread of
Dr Nick Coatsworth, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, shares tips for health professionals and addresses concerns about asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19. With new stories emerging about
Australian doctors who are worried the system won’t be ready to provide them with the equipment they have to guard themselves and their patients during
The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency’s ‘Getting to know the standards’ webinar. Source: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
The Australian Government is urging all people with chronic health conditions to not neglect their regular health care and to still see their doc or