admissions
Healthcare News, Hospitals/Clinics
Australian hospital admissions fluctuate during pandemic, AIHW reports
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 1, 2023

The latest MyHospitals update from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows how the trend in hospital admissions has fluctuated throughout the pandemic

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conditions
Aged Care, Research
Majority of Australians find care work rewarding, but concerns over pay and conditions persist
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 1, 2023

According to a study conducted by the Australian National University (ANU), the majority of Australians find care work rewarding and fulfilling but hold negative perceptions

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financial sustainability
Aged Care
Aged care experts discuss sustainable funding models at government summit
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 1, 2023

Leaders from Australia’s aged care sector are meeting in Canberra today for a landmark Financial Sustainability Summit, aimed at finding solutions to ensure the provision

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COVID
Aged Care, COVID-19, Opinion
Over half of eligible aged care residents are yet to receive their COVID booster. And winter is coming
Hassan Vally Jun 1, 2023

As Australia heads towards the fourth winter of the pandemic, we have once again started seeing an increase in the level of COVID circulating. With

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system
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Cost concerns lead to patient care skipping as healthcare system falls
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 1, 2023

The latest Australian Healthcare Index June 2023 report, with support from Healthengine and the Australian Patients Association, reveals that the healthcare system is facing ongoing

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dementia care
Aged Care
Nationwide skills shortage in dementia care training exposed
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2023

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) highlights critical deficiencies in staff training in aged care, urging comprehensive measures to enhance the care provided to patients

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navigation pilot
Regional Health
SA’s Palliative Care Navigation Pilot connecting patients with care
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2023

A pioneering palliative care pilot program, Palliative Care Navigation Pilot, is set to be launched in South Australia, aiming to enhance accessibility and support for

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care
Aged Care, Healthcare
Improving end-of-life care: $68M boost for palliative care initiatives
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2023

Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has announced substantial funding to improve palliative care services across the country. With a focus on enhancing

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package
Aged Care
I’ve been approved for a home care package but how do I choose a provider – and what if I want to switch?
Danelle Kenny and Tracy Comans May 30, 2023

So you’ve been approved for a home care package. Congratulations! This government-funded program can provide you with much-needed assistance to stay independent and live safely

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home care
Healthcare, Opinion, Science and Technology
At home care – reshaping the future of healthcare
Rob Marchiori May 30, 2023

The Australian healthcare market and system are on an expanding trajectory as Australia’s population continues to grow and age with little sign of reversing. With

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home care providers
Aged Care
Funding gap sparks concern among home care providers
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

Home care providers have expressed shock as funding increase falls short of wage rise. In a letter to consumers, Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells

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marsupial
Research
Marsupial brains mirror early human brain development, study reveals
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

The brains of marsupial exhibit characteristics of early human brain development, according to research conducted at the University of Queensland. A recent study conducted by

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