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Aged Care, Aged Care
Snapshot reveals strain on aged care sector, majority of providers reporting losses
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 28, 2023

The Albanese Government has released its inaugural snapshot of the aged care sector, providing a detailed analysis of financial information collected from providers. The Albanese

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3D
Technology
Soft robotic arm could make 3D bioprinting inside the human body a reality
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 28, 2023

New technology could potentially 3D print biomaterial directly onto organs inside a person’s body, providing a minimally invasive approach to medical procedures. Engineers from UNSW

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autophagy
Research
Autophagy-focused treatment for Parkinson’s holds promise, UQ study says
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 28, 2023

Parkinson’s gene contributes to brain debris, changing treatment focus to autophagy, says University of Queensland research. New research from the University of Queensland has identified

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home care traineeship
Aged Care, Aged Care
New Home Care Traineeship to tackle aged care skills shortage through upskilling
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 28, 2023

A Home Care Traineeship will help address the skills shortage in the at-home aged care sector by equipping workers with the necessary skills to work

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children
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Australia’s largest children’s charity achieves record-breaking goal
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 23, 2023

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) raises a record-breaking $11 million for the 2022 Light Up Xmas Appeal to support sick kids, exceeding their expectations despite

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northern private
Hospitals
Northern Private Hospital set to open in early 2024
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 23, 2023

Construction of the new Northern Private Hospital at New Epping has reached a significant milestone, with the facility now watertight and ready for state-of-the-art internal

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Parliament
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Palliative Care Australia’s budget submission sparks interest in parliament
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 23, 2023

With the Australian Parliament focused on delivering reform across various healthcare systems and services, the ideas and actions presented by Palliative Care Australia are hitting

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elderly
Aged Care, Aged Care
Top 4 Reasons why Home Care is Beneficial for the Elderly
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 23, 2023

Finding the right aged care options is critical in deciding how you may want end-of-life care and experience to go for your elderly. For some

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aged care worker
Aged Care, Aged Care
Aged care workers get pay rise, but funding remains a concern
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 23, 2023

The aged care workforce has long been calling for better wages and the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase pay for more aged care workers

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falls
Aged Care, Aged Care, Research
Groundbreaking falls prevention research approved for aged care facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

VMCH partners with innovative falls detection technology provider HomeGuardian and leading researchers from Deakin University in a three-year study. Funding for the falls prevention research

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National Dementia
Aged Care, Aged Care
National Dementia Plan falls short in protecting human rights of patients
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

The National Dementia Action Plan has been criticised for failing to address the human rights of people living with dementia. The new 10-year National Dementia

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pets
Aged Care, Aged Care
Why pets should be considered an essential part of aged care facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

The UNISA researchers call for financial support for pets in aged care, citing the mental health and well-being benefits of human-animal relations for residents. Furry,

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