Year: 2025
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Clinical Practice
âAs many people as possibleâ: Researchers recruit for promising dementia drug trial
Local researchers will test whether a new injectable drug can delay or even stop the onset of Alzheimerâs disease when…
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Clinical Practice
Why doesnât Australia make more medicines? Wouldnât that fix drug shortages?
About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. Of these, about 30 are categorised as critical. These are ones…
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Health & Wellbeing
How healthcare leaders can care effectively â even when their tank is empty
When was the last time you felt truly energised by your work? Do you find yourself emotionally drained, struggling to…
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Industry & Reform
With the election behind them, will Labor shift focus to aged care?
After passing historic aged care legislation in November, the Albanese government swiftly shifted into election mode, opting for a more…
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Clinical Practice
Jenny Summerton takes on top residential care role at HammondCare
Jenny Summerton started her career in diagnostic biology, working in a public health setting across microbiology, serology and virology before…
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Clinical Practice
GPs urgently renew push for flu vaccinations
Australian health experts are sounding the alarm over low flu vaccination rates as winter sets in, warning children and older…
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Wages
Provider denies union claims it has failed to pass pay rise onto workers
The nurses union has accused a NSW aged care provider of failing to abide by Fair Work Commision (FWC) decisions…
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News
Albanese’s health focus helps secure historic election win for Labor
Fee-free TAFE, a beer tax freeze, energy rebates and changes to the Medicare levy are among a lengthy list of…
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News
Appeal date set after Taser cop Kristian White avoids jail time over 95 yoâs death
A hearing date has been set as prosecutors attempt to appeal former NSW Police officer Kristian Whiteâs sentence, after he…
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Industry & Reform
Labor, Coalition and Greens healthcare policies compared
Labor has called Saturday's federal election a âreferendum on Medicareâ, with mental health, cheaper medicines, accessible dental and Urgent Care…
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In-home Care
Providers issue statement slamming âbrokenâ Support at Home program
With the new Aged Care Act deadline of July 1 fast approaching, providers and peak bodies alike are making their…
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Culturally Informed Care
Yarning Circle reimagines care for older First Nations peoples
The second Elder Care Support National Yarning Circle took place this week on Kaurna Country, Adelaide, bringing passionate people together…
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Advertorial
Bruise and wound care: Learn how Bruise-eze can help
As an aged care health professional, you understand the challenges elderly people face with fragile skin, easy bruising and prolonged…
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News
Aged care worker charged with sexual abuse of seven patients
A Sydney aged care worker allegedly sexually abused elderly residents and shared recordings of the acts with her partner. Police…
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News
Election update: Labor’s huge Medicare promises, Dutton’s blitz, and PBS vs Trump
Anthony Albanese has announced a free nationwide 24/7 health advice and after-hours GP telehealth service called 1800MEDICARE as his last…
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Industry & Reform
Coalition matches govt’s $100m pledge to fund 200 regional medical students
Regional and rural Australiaâs doctor shortage is being targeted as an election issue by the Coalition, which is promising to…
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News
Serving those who’ve served: Honouring veterans in aged care this ANZAC Day
This ANZAC Day, while the nation pauses to honour all Australians who have served, it's important to acknowledge the veterans…
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Industry & Reform
Pollies debate the future of healthcare as election race heats up
As the countdown to May 3's federal election ticks over, the future of Australian healthcare continues to take centre stage…
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AI
AI project to address over-prescribing in aged care
A Sydney researcher has received a $4.4 million grant for the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) medication management platform…
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Advertorial
The benefits of telehealth psychology services for veterans
In the last 12 months, 23.6 per cent of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own…
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Wages
Aged care included in report confirming âgender-based undervaluationâ
Hundreds of thousands of Australian workers are set to benefit from a historic report, evaluating the legacy of gendered pay…
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Clinical Practice
âInappropriate useâ of psychotropic drugs linked to fall risk: study
A team of Australian researchers are calling for a review into the use of psychotropic medications in aged care, revealing…
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Clinical Practice
New study finds no evidence technology causes âdigital dementiaâ in older people
In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest…
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News
Class action launched against Bupa Aged Care
An Australian law firm has today announced that it has commenced a class action against Bupa aged care facilities on…
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Industry & Reform
Labor pledges $60m for aged care in the NT
Upgraded mental health care facilities and funds for a new residential care home will form the centrepiece of Laborâs grand…
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