Opinion

young
Aged Care, Aged Care, Opinion
The budget includes $7.3 million to get more young people out of aged care homes. Is it enough?
Di Winkler May 16, 2023

The Australian government has committed to getting all young people out of aged care facilities by 2025, but progress has been slow. Just over three

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budget
Aged Care, Aged Care, Opinion
The aged-care budget delivers for workers but meeting our future needs will require bold funding reforms
Hal Swerissen May 11, 2023

The 2023-24 federal budget takes a step in the right direction for aged care, with a much-needed pay boost for workers in the sector. But

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burnout
Healthcare, Opinion
3 key ingredients to preventing burnout in the healthcare sector
Melo Calarco Apr 12, 2023

Melo Calarco suggests three ingredients to prevent burnout in healthcare workers: self-awareness, self-regulation and consistent self-care. While in Australia, healthcare workers during the last year/s

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consultations
Healthcare, Opinion
Revolutionising accessible healthcare through online consultations
Steven Quinlan Apr 6, 2023

Over the last few years, the way we approach medical appointments and consultations has dramatically shifted. With face-to-face doctor appointments and consultations once being the

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AI
Opinion, Science and Technology
AI in Healthcare: A comprehensive review of benefits and risks
Aruna Pattam Apr 4, 2023

It is no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving and growing more sophisticated every day. However, it can be difficult to understand how

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frontline workers
Healthcare, Opinion
Opinion: Frontline workers bear the brunt of traumatic workplace experiences – but we can reduce the suffering
Kerry Howard Mar 8, 2023

Preventing traumatic injuries to frontline workers is possible by reducing stigma, providing pre-exposure psychoeducation and debriefing, and implementing support systems and programs for recovery. As

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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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stress
Healthcare, Mental Health, Opinion
Opinion: What Jacinda Ardern’s shock resignation has taught us about stress and burnout
Peter Hayton Feb 7, 2023

New Zealand Prime Minister’s resignation highlights growing stress and burnout in the workplace particularly in healthcare due to COVID-19. Bravely admitting that a contributing factor

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people
Healthcare, Opinion
Opinion: Efforts to support children must focus on people, not just policies
Jarrod Wheatley Dec 15, 2022

Supportive, caring relationships do not end on a certain birthday. Last month the NSW Government announced it would extend the age people can stay in

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holistic approach
Opinion, Research
Opinion: The benefits of a holistic approach in the rehabilitation space
Healthcare Channel Nov 17, 2022

Treating mental health and providing the best rehabilitation options is complex and often requires more than just one type of care to receive quality support.

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sexual wellness
Opinion, Research
Opinion: It’s time we stop faking it and get serious about female sexual wellness
Healthcare Channel Nov 15, 2022

For far too long, a woman faking an orgasm has been regarded as little more than a punch line. Often joked about but rarely given

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aged care employee
Aged Care, Opinion
Opinion: Beyond the date, what Aged Care Employee Day means to me
Lyn Franco Sep 21, 2022

Last month, RSL LifeCare celebrated nationally recognised Aged Care Employee Day. I’m lucky enough to work for this organisation and share in the sentiment that

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