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Healthcare, Opinion, 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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Australians
Aged Care, Healthcare, Healthcare News
Financial constraints lead to missed healthcare appointments among Australians over 50
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

New data reveals that nearly half of Australians aged over 50 are skipping regular dental and GP visits due to increasing cost of living pressures.

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care finder
Aged Care
Care finder: Connecting vulnerable older Australians to aged care support
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

With the aged care system becoming increasingly complex and difficult to navigate, care finder is set to become a lifeline for the vulnerable older Australians.

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nurses
Aged Care
The time has come to prioritise the care of aged care nurses
Ritchelle Drilon May 25, 2023

National labour-hire agency Altaira has forged a partnership with well-being charity Healthcare Heartbeat to deliver Wellness Grants for nurses working in the aged care sector.

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back pain
Healthcare News, Research
Growing global low back pain cases pose healthcare crisis, calls for urgent action
Ritchelle Drilon May 23, 2023

An analysis of more than 30 years of data reveals a concerning trend: the number of low back pain cases is steadily increasing worldwide. Researchers

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Yallambee
Aged Care
ACQSC probes Yallambee Lodge incident, ensuring accountability and safety
Ritchelle Drilon May 23, 2023

In the aftermath of the incident at Yallambee Lodge involving resident Ms Clare Nowland, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is diligently investigating the

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comprehensive
Aged Care
Comprehensive measures to improve palliative care in residential aged care
Ritchelle Drilon May 23, 2023

A pilot project conducted in South Australia has shed light on the urgent need for comprehensive and appropriate measures to enhance palliative care in residential

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nurse
Aged Care
Enhancing palliative care and empowering nurse practitioners
Ritchelle Drilon May 23, 2023

As National Palliative Care Week takes centre stage, the commitment of the Australian Government to the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan brings positive news to the

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complex trauma
Featured Leader
Understanding Complex Trauma: A Path to Healing and Recovery with Dr Cathy Kezelman
Ritchelle Drilon May 23, 2023

Complex trauma, characterised by repeated experiences of violence, abuse and neglect, affects a significant portion of the Australian population. With over 1 in 4 adults

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Curtin Heritage
Aged Care
Curtin Heritage secures historic Aged Care Labour Agreement
Ritchelle Drilon May 18, 2023

Curtin Heritage, a Not-For-Profit aged care provider in Western Australia, has received an overwhelming response to the recently launched Aged Care Industry Labour Agreements program.

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