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Aged Care
High demand prompts extension of Transition Care Programme
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 13, 2023

The Albanese Government recently announced a substantial investment of $40 million to extend the Transition Care Programme (TCP) in Australia. Over the next two years,

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dairy
Aged Care
Aged care residents’ dairy and protein consumption linked to $66M annual savings
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 11, 2023

Australia’s health system has the potential to save an estimated $66 million per year by encouraging aged care residents to consume more dairy and protein,

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collaeagues
Research
New research: Over half of Australians not friends with colleagues
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 11, 2023

New research from Orange Sky reveals that over half (55%) of Australians aren’t friends with their colleagues, with one in five (19%) keen to get

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frontline
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Frontline workers and emergency volunteers to enjoy major savings on fuel and groceries
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 11, 2023

Woolworths and Blue Light Card have partnered to offer exclusive discounts to frontline workers and emergency services volunteers. Frontline workers and emergency services volunteers will

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rural
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Regional Health
Rural placements bridge health worker gap in remote Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 11, 2023

New research conducted by the University of South Australia suggests that rural experience plays a significant role in addressing the shortage of health workers in

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informal
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Breaking through dementia barriers, improving support for informal carers
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 11, 2023

Flinders University has undertaken a pioneering research project in Australia to enhance the quality of life and support for informal carers of people living with

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nurses
Aged Care
Survey reveals underutilisation of aged care nurses’ skills despite workforce shortages
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 6, 2023

According to a recent national survey conducted by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), more than one third (34%) of nurses working in

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employee day
Aged Care
5th annual Aged Care Employee Day celebrates dedicated care superheroes
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 6, 2023

The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) invites aged care providers, residents and families to join them in expressing a heartfelt ‘thanks for caring’

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young
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Government grants $6M to support young carers in Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 6, 2023

Australia’s vulnerable population is facing significant financial burdens, affecting families and young individuals across the country. In an effort to alleviate these pressures and enable

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carers
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Prioritising carers’ health and wellbeing in Australia’s healthcare system
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 6, 2023

In Australia, a significant portion of the population, over 10%, serves as unpaid carers for loved ones coping with chronic conditions, disabilities, or illnesses, despite

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treatment
Research
Australia first country to approve psychedelics for mental health treatment
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 6, 2023

Australia has made history by becoming the first country to permit psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances as part of the treatment for patients suffering

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code
Aged Care
Aged care sector code balances safety and social connection
Ritchelle Drilon Jul 4, 2023

The recently released Sector Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19 aims to safeguard older adults from viral infection while ensuring they are

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