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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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