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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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blood cancer patients
Healthcare News, Research
Half of blood cancer patients face out-of-pocket costs in thousands of dollars
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 9, 2023

New research from the Leukaemia Foundation reveals the devastating financial impact a blood cancer diagnosis is having on Australians. The study shows that 43% of

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pay gap
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Albanese government takes action to close gender pay gap
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 9, 2023

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on an election commitment to help close the gender pay gap at work. The Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing

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healthcare professionals
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Mental Health
AU govt: Health professionals’ well-being is just as important as patients
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 9, 2023

Healthcare professionals are bound to receive mental health support with the extension of The Essential Network. The Albanese Government has made a powerful statement in

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Lymphatic
Research
Lymphatic Vessels’ discovery brings hope for lymphoedema treatment
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 9, 2023

The secret to unlocking a cure for lymphoedema may lie in a groundbreaking discovery made by scientists. An international team of researchers, led by the

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NT
Healthcare, Healthcare News
New clinical recruitment campaign to boost NT’s healthcare workforce
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 9, 2023

The Northern Territory is on the cusp of a major healthcare revolution as 250 junior doctors gear up to commence at NT Health hospitals in

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navigation
Healthcare, Healthcare News
National Cancer Plan prioritises improved navigation for all patients
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2023

A unified approach to cancer care navigation is needed to ensure efficient and equitable support for patients regardless of cancer type, demographic or location. This

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Medicare review
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Medicare review draws fire for lack of immediate recommendations
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2023

The federal government’s initiated Medicare review has faced criticism for its failure to offer concrete solutions to address the pressing issues in the healthcare system.

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mushrooms
Healthcare News, Research
Australia takes a bold step forward, approves psychedelic mushrooms for treatment-resistant depression
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2023

Starting July 1, psychedelic mushrooms can be prescribed for treatment-resistant depression in Australia, according to a surprise announcement by the government. The Therapeutic Goods Administration

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primary care
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Breaking down barriers to primary care access with multidisciplinary teams
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2023

AHPA supports primary care reform in Australia but calls for proper implementation and recognition of the importance of allied health and access to digital technologies

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