Opinion

wellness
Healthcare, Opinion
Wellness retreats vs rehabilitation facilities – how to determine what is right for you
Peter Hayton Aug 29, 2023

Australia is renowned for some of the best rehabilitation facilities in the world, offering transformative treatment to those seeking help. Additionally, some of the top

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social
Aged Care, Opinion
Our older population will triple in 40 years. But a social insurance model won’t fix the aged care funding crisis
Henry Cutler Aug 24, 2023

Preliminary data from the 2023 Intergenerational Report shows Australia’s population aged 85 and over is set to more than triple over the next 40 years.

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care
Aged Care, Opinion
‘Care’ economy to balloon in an Australia of 40.5 million: Intergenerational Report
Michelle Grattan Aug 22, 2023

Australia’s care economy could increase from its present about 8% of GDP to about 15% in 40 years, according to the government’s Intergenerational Report, to

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levy
Aged Care, Opinion
Money’s tight for young people. Adding a Medicare-style levy to everyone’s tax bill is the wrong way to increase aged-care funding
Nicole Sutton Aug 10, 2023

The funding of Australia’s aged care is fast reaching a critical point. As our recent report shows, the costs of providing high-quality services will likely

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funding
Aged Care, Opinion
Aged-care funding reforms must ensure users pay their fair share
Michael Woods Aug 8, 2023

Aged-care services will cost taxpayers more than A$35 billion this year. Treasurer Jim Chalmers argues it’s one of the government’s biggest ongoing funding challenges. The last

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Lieutenant
Healthcare, Opinion
Honouring resilience: Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel and the impact on nurses, especially Filipino nurses in Australia
Jerome Babate and Professor Violeta Lopez Jul 31, 2023

As nurses in Australia eagerly anticipate the forthcoming unveiling and dedication ceremony of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel at the Australian War Memorial, we find ourselves

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SMS
Aged Care, Opinion
How SMS is enhancing our loved ones’ Aged Care experience
Jonathan Walsh Jul 25, 2023

The landscape of Australia’s aged care has been rapidly evolving for years – with the focus on providing compassionate and efficient services for our elderly

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MyMedicare
Healthcare, Opinion
Should you register with a GP? What is MyMedicare and how might it change the care you get?
Anthony Scott Jul 20, 2023

MyMedicare is a new voluntary scheme that allows patients to register with their usual GP, in an attempt to improve continuity of care and health

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employer
Aged Care, Opinion
Thriving in the care worker market – being an employer of choice
Giovanni Siano Jul 20, 2023

It is no secret that the aged care industry is currently facing significant workforce challenges, with the demand for skilled professionals far exceeding the available

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sundowning
Healthcare
What is ‘sundowning’ and why does it happen to many people with dementia?
Steve Macfarlane Jul 13, 2023

The term “sundowning” is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to become more confused in the late afternoon and into

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emergency
Healthcare, Opinion, Science and Technology
Saving time in Australia’s overflowing emergency departments
Dr Simon Wallace Jul 4, 2023

Australia’s emergency departments (EDs) are facing a dire situation. Patient flow is reaching critical levels and is operating at breaking point, coupled with the increase

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retirement
Aged Care, Opinion
Retirement reinvented: how to find fulfilment later in life
Tania Wiseman Jun 6, 2023

Retirement can feel like a strange time for many people. Gone is the routine of work, your time is your own – in theory. How to

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