Aged care workers, including support staff like laundry hands, cleaners and food service assistants, are set to receive a pay rise following a recent decision
While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression. Symptoms
The latest report from Netskope Threat Labs has uncovered troubling trends in cybersecurity threats targeting the healthcare sector, shedding light on the need for robust
Leaving paid work opens the door to potentially the best stage of life, and a new study confirms the health and well-being benefits which can
A new initiative in the Loddon-Mallee region is providing respite for people with dementia and their carers through immersive nature experiences. The GreenConnect Dementia Respite
Aged-care workers will receive a significant pay increase after the Fair Work Commission ruled they deserved substantial wage rises of up to 28%. The federal
Australia’s healthcare system is facing significant challenges due to shortages and maldistribution of the healthcare workforce, leading to delayed care for many Australians. In response,
A recent study conducted by the Sydney Policy Lab and Impact Economics has shed light on the critical lack of investment in research and development
In times of crisis, we often hear the phrase ‘Let me know if you need anything.’ Although the helpful intention is there, this phrase is
Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University’s Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioural therapy is an
The Albanese Government recently released the much-anticipated Aged Care Taskforce’s Final Report, marking a significant step toward overhauling Australia’s aged care system to provide sustainable,
A cutting-edge project to create a digital platform for predicting dementia risk is moving forward, thanks to new research funding from the Western Australian government.
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