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happy
Aged Care, Aged Care
Improving the lives of seniors, combat loneliness in the twilight years
Bob Holland Feb 21, 2023

Bob seeks to improve the quality of life for older people in aged care by addressing the crucial element of “feelings” through initiatives such as

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elderly-friendly
Aged Care, Aged Care
Elderly-friendly home: 5 ways to create a safe, accessible and comfortable living space
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Making your home elderly-friendly ensures that older individuals can live comfortably and safely in their own homes for as long as possible, especially for those

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website
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Mental Health
One-stop website offers free support for small business owners
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Small businesses in Southern Queensland can get support at the click of a button through a new one-stop shop website offering free financial counselling and

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amputees
Healthcare
Osseointegration International and Permedica Orthopaedics partner to launch innovative procedure for amputees
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Australian-based Osseointegration International Pty has announced a partnership with Italian manufacturer Permedica Orthopaedics to launch the Osseointegration procedure for amputees in Italy. The team will

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mushroom
Healthcare News, Research
Could lion’s mane mushroom be the key to preventing cognitive decline?
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

A team of researchers from The University of Queensland may have discovered the key to better memory and cognitive function in an unexpected source: the

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visa
Aged Care, Aged Care
CHA calls for industry-wide visa sponsorships to fill 60K aged care jobs
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Catholic Health Australia is calling on the government to introduce industry-wide visa sponsorships to tackle a major workforce shortage in aged care. Catholic Health Australia

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chronic care
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Silverchain and local healthcare providers team up for free chronic care service
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Silverchain launched a new free health service to improve access to healthcare services and reduce hospital pressures through chronic care coordination. The new chronic care

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primary
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Aus gov commits to improving primary healthcare with $310M investment
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 14, 2023

The Australia Government is investing $310.3 million towards research to improve the country’s primary healthcare system and research infrastructure. This investment is a major step

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grief and loss
Healthcare News, Research
Grief has many faces: New campaign spotlights diversity of grief and loss
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 14, 2023

Grief Australia has rebranded with a new campaign, “Grief has many faces,” aimed at increasing community engagement nationwide by diversifying its services, training, research and improving

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elder abuse
Aged Care, Aged Care
New study reveals alarming trends in elder abuse in QLD
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 14, 2023

The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit (EAPU) has released its latest report on the state of elder abuse in Queensland for the year 2021-2022. The findings

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consumers
Aged Care, Aged Care
Home care consumers urged to work closely with providers for better outcomes
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 14, 2023

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Janet Anderson is encouraging aged care consumers via a home care package to work closely with their providers to

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behavioural health
Healthcare, Opinion
Opinion: Leaders in behavioural health unite to expand holistic healthcare offering in Australia
Georgie Blundell Feb 14, 2023

Australians are more conscious of their healthcare than ever before, with two in five (43%) feeling they needed professional help managing their emotions, stress, or

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