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A large group of providers and peak bodies have announced that they will come together to figure out the best way to lobby the government on behalf of the aged care sector. The "broad spectrum" of aged care peaks and ...

The NSW government has won a landmark Supreme Court challenge to the state’s lockdown measures to combat the Covid outbreak. Two sets of plaintiffs – who all refused to be vaccinated – filed civil suits asking for various aspects of ...

Legislation that would give terminally ill people in NSW the right to end their own lives on their terms will be formally introduced to the state’s parliament on Thursday. Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich, who is leading the push for ...

Ever wondered why aged care is full of passionate, good, caring people, yet the care older residents get is often so bad? That kind staff are working their bums off to do the right thing – but older clients are ...

New research suggests that the baby boomer generation will be a force for change in the way we care for older Aussies. The boomer generation, aged between 56 to 74, will want bang for their buck when it comes to ...

It’s no secret that the utilisation of digital technology has facilitated innovation and improved digital access for many of Australia’s aged care homes. Providers relying heavily on paper or outdated systems to evidence care have been hit especially hard due ...

Nurses working in the aged care sector could be in line for loyalty bonuses worth thousands of dollars under a government scheme. The minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, released details of the $135.6 million pot which was ...

Devastated family and friends have expressed their disbelief after a Perth nurse was found dead just weeks from giving birth to her fourth child. Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of Janet Dweh, 36, ...

The United National International Equal Pay Day, celebrated on 18 September, was a reminder to all employers that the gender pay gap is an ongoing problem in Australia across professions, including in nursing and healthcare. More needs to be done ...

NSW has recorded 863 new local coronavirus cases and 15 deaths on Wednesday September 29, marking the state’s deadliest day, while the premier announced a date for visitors to return to aged care. There are 1082 Covid-19 cases in hospital, ...